Famous quote by Boris Yeltsin

Mobile Desktop
A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far be
Like

"A man must live like a great brilliant flame and burn as brightly as he can. In the end he burns out. But this is far better than a mean little flame"

- Boris Yeltsin

About this Quote

In this quote, Boris Yeltsin is emphasizing the importance of living life to the max. He compares a man's life to a flame, advising him to burn as vibrantly as he can. Yeltsin believes that it is better to live a short but intense life, instead of a long and dull one. He motivates individuals to pursue their passions and make the most out of their time in the world. Yeltsin likewise suggests that a life coped with enthusiasm and intensity will leave a lasting effect, even if it ultimately stresses out. Eventually, he values a life lived with function and vigor over an ordinary and unfulfilling presence.

About the Author

Boris Yeltsin This quote is written / told by Boris Yeltsin between February 1, 1931 and April 23, 2007. He was a famous President from Russia. The author also have 23 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without
Jose Rizal
"It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice"
Jose Rizal, Writer
Small: People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest - George Matthew Adams
George Matthew Adams
"People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest"
George Matthew Adams, Philosopher
Small: Women, cant live with them, cant live without them - Desiderius Erasmus
"Women, can't live with them, can't live without them"
Desiderius Erasmus, Philosopher
Small: Its not that we use technology, we live technology - Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio
"It's not that we use technology, we live technology"
Godfrey Reggio, Director
Small: Always live in the ugliest house on the street - then you dont have to look at it - David Hockney
David Hockney
"Always live in the ugliest house on the street - then you don't have to look at it"
David Hockney, Artist
Small: I said when I came into office that I dont want to be a great leader I want to be a good democrat - Jose Luis
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
"I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat"
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Politician
Small: Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods - Aristotle
Aristotle
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods"
Aristotle, Philosopher
Small: Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few - Pythagoras
Pythagoras
"Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few"
Pythagoras, Mathematician
Small: Behind every great fortune lies a great crime - Honore de Balzac
Honore de Balzac
"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime"
Honore de Balzac, Novelist
Small: Its a blast to watch. Its a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical
"It's a blast to watch. It's a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical event. It's a sporting event! Cause you never know what's gonna happen"
John Zorn, Composer