She's all for not letting the sun go down without having started something calculated to stagger humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She wants to start something immediately that will amaze people rather than waiting.
- In plain terms
- She wants to act now to create a big impact.
- What can you take from it?
- Proactive ambition aims for immediate impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to start that impresses others?
- Is it better to plan or act immediately?
Another view
The goal to stagger humanity can lead to unrealistic expectations.
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