Quote by William Henry Hudson

You cannot fly like an eagle with wings of a wren.

You cannot fly like an eagle with wings of a wren.

Summary

This quote means that in order to achieve great things or accomplish significant tasks, one must have the necessary qualities, abilities, or resources. Just like a wren, a small bird with tiny wings, cannot fly as majestically or as high as an eagle, we too cannot accomplish incredible feats if we lack the skills, knowledge, or resources required. It highlights the importance of having the right tools or attributes to reach our goals and emphasizes the limitations we face when we attempt to surpass these limits without the appropriate means.

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Bravery

By William Henry Hudson

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