Now it is a funny thing about life. If you refuse to…
“Now it is a funny thing about life. If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. If you utterly decline to make do with what you can get, then somehow or other, you are very likely to get what you want.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Refusing anything less than the best often leads to receiving it; rejecting mediocrity can bring desired outcomes.
In simple terms: Demanding excellence can attract it.
Set high standards and pursue them.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career goals
- relationship standards
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards are truly essential?
- How do you handle unmet expectations?
Unrealistic expectations may cause disappointment.