I'm guided by a signal in the heavens I'm guided by this birthmark on my skin I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels guided by divine or internal signs and declares a bold, perhaps metaphorical, ambition to conquer major cultural centers.
- In plain terms
- He follows a inner path and aims to make a big impact starting with key cities.
- What can you take from it?
- A clear sense of purpose can drive ambitious goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What guides your major decisions?
- Where do you want to make an impact?
Another view
Such grand ambitions can seem arrogant or unrealistic to others.
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