The more nobly a man wills and acts, the more avid he…
“The more nobly a man wills and acts, the more avid he becomes for great and sublime aims to pursue. He will no longer be content with family, country, and the remunerative aspect of his work. He will want wider organisations to create, new paths to blaze, causes to uphold, truths to discover, an ideal to cherish and defend.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A noble will drives a person toward higher, transcendent goals, moving beyond ordinary duties to seek broader impact and deeper truths.
In simple terms: A strong will pushes us toward greater, higher purposes.
Pursue higher purpose beyond routine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- social entrepreneurship
- activism
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What higher purpose could you pursue?
- How to you balance ambition with personal life?
Such lofty aims can alienate personal relationships and practical stability.