Quote by Ayn Rand

Have you ever felt the longing for someone you could admire? For something, not to look down at, but up to?

Have you ever felt the longing for someone you could admire?

Summary

This quote expresses the desire for a person or something in life that inspires admiration and respect. It captures the yearning to find someone or something that elevates us, someone we can aspire to be or look up to. It highlights the innate human need for role models or ideals that push us to better ourselves and give us a sense of purpose and motivation.

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Love Inspirational Admiration Achievement Objectivism Atlas Shrugged

By Ayn Rand

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