Who shoots at the mid-day sun, though he be sure he shall never hit the mark, yet as sure he is he shall shoot higher than who aims but at a bush.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aiming high yields better results than aiming low.
- In plain terms
- Reach high to achieve more.
- What can you take from it?
- Set ambitious goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your goals too low?
- What happens when you aim beyond reach?
Another view
Aiming too high risks failure.
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