'The bigger, the better - in everything.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses a preference for scale and magnitude in all aspects of life.
- In plain terms
- I prefer things to be big and grand.
- What can you take from it?
- Ambition often drives a desire for excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is bigger always better?
- What defines excess for you?
Another view
It ignores the value of simplicity and moderation.
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