Quotes about Aspiration

We are sometimes made aware of a kindness long passed, and realize that there have been times when our friends' thoughts of us were of so pure and lofty a character that they passed over us like the winds of heaven unnoticed when they treated us not as what we were, but as what we aspired to be. -- from A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.

Repentance is another name for aspiration.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars.

As you look at your life look at your goals and dreams, it's better to be prepared for an opportunity not have one than have an opportunity and not be prepared. If you expect to reach your goal prepare yourself now.

Shoot for the moon and even if you miss you'll land among the stars.

Many times people back away from things they want to do, from the dreams they have nurtured, because they cannot envision a clear way to bring those goals to reality. Mama lived by the saying "You must walk by faith and not by sight." She believed that if you summon the courage to go after your dream, life will provide the answers.

Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.

It is possible for me to live my dreams.

Shoot for the moon, the worst that could happen is you land amongst the stars

It's possible, that's all you need to remember

You may not accomplish every goal you set—no one does—but what really matters is having goals and going after them wholeheartedly. In the end, it is the person you become, not the things you achieve, that is most important.