Quote by Winston Churchill

No crime is so great as daring to excel.

No crime is so great as daring to excel.

Summary

This quote means that there is no crime more severe than attempting to surpass others or achieve greatness. It suggests a belief in the importance of conformity and discourages any pursuit of excellence that goes against social norms or expectations. In a society that discourages individuality and ambitions that go beyond the average, the quote implies that daring to excel is seen as both provocative and unacceptable.

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