All I want is a little more than I'll ever get.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a desire for more than they realistically expect to receive.
- In plain terms
- I want more than I will ever have.
- What can you take from it?
- Ambition often exceeds reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is enough ever enough?
- Should you want less?
Another view
Accepting less might mean losing the drive to improve.
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