Quote by Eoin Colfer

A monkey glances up and sees a banana, and that's as far as he looks. A visionary looks up and sees the moon.

A monkey glances up and sees a banana, and that's as far as

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difference between narrow-mindedness and visionary thinking. The monkey represents those who only focus on immediate gratification or shallow desires, symbolized by the banana. On the other hand, a visionary possesses the ability to see beyond the obvious and sets their sights on grander, more profound goals. They have the capacity to look beyond instant gratification and envision long-term possibilities, symbolized by their ability to see the moon. This quote encourages us to strive for visionary thinking, to seek greater aspirations and look beyond the surface level desires in order to achieve more meaningful accomplishments.

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Inspirational Perception Optimism

By Eoin Colfer

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