Quote by C.S. Lewis

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

Aim at heaven, and you will get earth thrown in; aim at eart

Summary

This quote suggests that aiming for lofty, ambitious goals often leads to success beyond one's original intention. By setting our sights on heaven, symbolizing our greatest aspirations and higher purpose, we are more likely to attain earthly rewards as well. However, if we only focus on earthly desires and shallow goals, we may end up with nothing at all. This quote emphasizes the importance of setting high aims and maintaining a visionary outlook to maximize our chances of achieving both earthly and spiritual fulfillment.

By C.S. Lewis

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