Blue Quote by Alistair Cooke
“It rose slowly like a gull sensing a reckless blue fish to close to the surface, and then it dived relentlessly for the green, kicked and stopped three feet short of the flag.”
About This Quote
Source Broadcast: Letter from America, 1965
A slow‑rising opportunity, like a gull spotting prey, can surge forward but may fall short of its goal.
In simple terms: Opportunities can rise fast but sometimes miss the mark.
Key Takeaway
Pursue goals with patience and perseverance.
Themes
motivation
risk
perseverance
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- Business ventures
- personal projects
- sports competitions
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors cause near‑misses?
- How can you adjust after a shortfall?
A Different Perspective
Failure can be discouraging if not managed.
![“[In 1889] the last big tract of Indian land was declared open for settlement, in Oklahoma. The claimants and the speculators mounted their horses and lined up like trotters waiting for a starting gun. The itchy ones jumped the gun and were ever after known as Sooners-and Oklahoma was thereafter…” quote by Alistair Cooke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/245/alistair-cooke-9876_bigs_in-1889-the-last-big-tract-of-indian-lan_243366.jpg)
