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Where there are large powers with little ambition, nature may be said to have fallen short of her purposes
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"Where there are large powers with little ambition, nature may be said to have fallen short of her purposes"

- Henry Taylor

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This quote by Henry Taylor suggests that when people or groups have the potential to do fantastic things, but do not have the passion to do so, they are not satisfying their purpose in life. Taylor suggests that aspiration is a needed element of success, and that without it, one can not reach their complete potential. He suggests that ambition is an all-natural component of life, which when it is absent, nature has actually not done its task. This quote encourages us to strive for success and to utilize our ambition to reach our objectives. It also serves as a tip that aspiration is a powerful device and needs to not be taken for given. Inevitably, Taylor's quote motivates us to make the most of our lives and also to utilize our passion to reach our complete possibility.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Henry Taylor between October 18, 1800 and March 27, 1886. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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