Before Mozart, all ambition turns to despair.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mozart's work sets a standard so high it makes other ambitions seem futile.
- In plain terms
- His greatness makes everything else feel impossible.
- What can you take from it?
- Greatness can overshadow others attempts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who makes you feel inadequate?
- How do you respond to greatness?
Another view
This view discounts progress made by others.
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