I had a soul above buttons.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker desires a life above menial labor.
- In plain terms
- I want a job better than serving buttons.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for work that matches your ambitions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your current limit?
- Is ambition always good?
Another view
Ambition can lead to dissatisfaction with current stability.
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