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“I think when you begin to think of yourself as having achieved something, then there's nothing left for you to work towards. I want to believe that there is a mountain so high that I will spend my entire life striving to reach the top of it.” quote by Cicely Tyson
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“I think when you begin to think of yourself as having achieved something, then there's nothing left for you to work towards. I want to believe that there is a mountain so high that I will spend my entire life striving to reach the top of it.”

Cicely Tyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Believing you have already succeeded can halt growth; instead, envision an ever‑higher goal to keep striving.

In simple terms: Thinking you’ve succeeded stops progress; aim for a higher mountain.

Key Takeaway

Set ever‑higher goals to stay motivated.

Themes

growth ambition purpose

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • personal fitness
  • creative projects
  • lifelong learning

Key Concepts

self‑actualization continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “mountain” can you define for your life?
  • How do you balance satisfaction with ongoing ambition?
A Different Perspective

If you truly feel accomplished, you may lose drive to improve.

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