Nurture your mind with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exposing the mind to noble ideas inspires people to act heroically.
- In plain terms
- Great thoughts make great people.
- What can you take from it?
- Fill your mind with high ideals to rise above them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What thoughts inspire you?
- Does belief create reality?
Another view
Thoughts alone do not guarantee heroic action.
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