Famous quote by Thornton Wilder

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Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is
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"Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success"

- Thornton Wilder

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In this quote, Thornton Wilder suggests that success and goodness are not just given out by fate or luck. Instead, they need to be actively pursued and gone for. He argues that those who do not have a clear and identified purpose in life will not attain anything genuinely meaningful or worthwhile. This function, according to Wilder, is essential for achieving success and reaching a greater level of goodness. It is not something that can be accomplished in a single minute, however rather a consistent and eternal condition that needs to be preserved in order to achieve real success. In essence, Wilder stresses the significance of having a clear instructions and function in life in order to accomplish greatness.

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Thornton Wilder This quote is written / told by Thornton Wilder between April 17, 1897 and December 7, 1975. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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