Quote by Arnold J. Toynbee

It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it.

It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important princi

Summary

This quote suggests that often people are more likely to reach their goals when they aim for an even higher ambition. By setting their sights on a bigger objective beyond the initial goal, individuals tend to push themselves further, increasing their chances of success. This paradoxical principle is claimed to hold an important truth about life, emphasizing the power of setting ambitious aspirations and continually striving for progress.

By Arnold J. Toynbee

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