Quote by C. S. Lewis

Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.

Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth

Summary

This quote suggests that setting high aspirations or goals (aim at heaven) can lead to achieving even more than anticipated (getting earth thrown in) because they require effort and ambition. On the other hand, aiming low or settling for less (aim at earth) results in missing out on both the sky-high goals and the modest ones. In essence, it encourages individuals to set their sights high and strive for greatness, indicating that aiming for the stars may bring more rewards than aiming for the ground.

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Religion

By C. S. Lewis

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