Quote by James Russell Lowell

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

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This quote by poet and philosopher James Russell Lowell emphasizes that failing to reach one's full potential and setting low goals for oneself is more detrimental than simply failing at a specific task. Lowell suggests that the real wrongdoing lies in not challenging oneself or striving for greatness. By encouraging individuals to dream big and aim high, Lowell highlights the importance of ambition and its role in personal and societal success.

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