That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McKinley views setting a good example and becoming a historical inspiration as a life goal.
- In plain terms
- Hope to set an example now and inspire people later.
- What can you take from it?
- Live to inspire others after you are gone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to be remembered for?
- How do we inspire others?
Another view
It depends on how others interpret your actions after death.
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Our differences are policies; our agreements, principles.
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