Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

He can feel no little wants who is in pursuit of grandeur.

He can feel no little wants who is in pursuit of grandeur.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who is relentlessly chasing after greatness or greatness in their life has no time to focus on trivial or insignificant desires. The pursuit of grandeur consumes their entire being, leaving no room for small, mundane wants or needs. It implies that individuals who are completely dedicated to achieving magnificence cannot be bothered by trivial pleasures or materialistic desires, as their focus is solely on attaining greatness in their chosen endeavor.

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