Quote by Henry David Thoreau

In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high.

In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, t

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals should set their sights on ambitious goals because in the end, they will only achieve what they intentionally strive for. By aiming for something significant, individuals are more likely to accomplish noteworthy outcomes. It implies that settling for mediocrity will result in limited achievements, whereas aiming high increases the chances of reaching greater levels of success and fulfillment.

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