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Ah, but a mans reach should exceed his grasp, Or whats a heaven for?
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"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?"

- Robert Browning Hamilton

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This quote by Robert Browning Hamilton encourages people to set objectives that are past what they presently believe they can achieve. It recommends that there is little value in setting easily achievable objectives, as they do not challenge us to expand and improve. The phrase "a man's reach ought to surpass his grip" indicates that one should aspire to attain greater than what they can really grasp or hold. This suggests that it is required to prolong our efforts to attain our desires.

The 2nd half of the quote, "Or what's a heaven for?," recommends that the search of our goals is what makes life meeting. If we do not have ambitions or ambitions, there is no purpose to our existence. Paradise, in this context, describes a state of satisfaction and also joy that is accomplished by getting to one's objectives.

On the whole, the quote advocates for individuals to dream big and pursue success. It advises us that we need to never ever choose mediocrity which our capacity for success is unlimited if we aim high.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Browning Hamilton between January 9, 1867 and December 18, 1950. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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