Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advice to avoid those who diminish your goals and seek out those who inspire greatness.
- In plain terms
- Stay away from negative people and find supportive ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose your circle wisely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who supports you?
- What is a small ambition?
Another view
It oversimplifies social dynamics.
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