"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers"
- Daniel J. Boorstin
About this Quote
This quote by Daniel J. Boorstin speaks with the concept that achievement can be attained in different methods. Some people are born with natural gifts and also skills that make them wonderful, while others strive to achieve greatness. Still others might employ public relationships police officers to aid them get acknowledgment and fame. This quote suggests that greatness can be attained in a range of methods, and that it is not necessarily limited to those who are born with natural gifts. It also implies that those who are not birthed with all-natural gifts can still achieve success with hard work as well as the assistance of others. Inevitably, this quote urges us to pursue success, whatever our starting point might be.
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