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To be great is to be misunderstood
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"To be great is to be misunderstood"

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks to the idea that achievement frequently includes a certain level of misunderstanding. To be terrific is to be different, to stand out from the crowd, and to challenge the status quo. It is to be a leader, to take dangers, and to think outside package. Success is typically met with criticism and misunderstanding, as it is not the norm. It is difficult to be great, as it requires guts and decision to go against the grain. However, those who want to take the danger and be misconstrued can attain success. It is important to bear in mind that success is not always understood or valued in the moment, however it can have a lasting effect.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote is written / told by Ralph Waldo Emerson between May 25, 1803 and April 27, 1882. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 204 other quotes.

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