Hitch your wagon to a star.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Emerson encourages aiming high and aligning one's efforts with noble or lofty goals.
- In plain terms
- Connect your work to something great and inspiring.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for high and noble goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your highest goal?
- How do you choose your path?
Another view
High aims can sometimes lead to disappointment if unreachable.
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