Done Quote by B. B. King
“I think Ive done the best I could have done. But I keep wanting to play better, go further. There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I havent yet done. When I was younger I thought maybe Id reached that peak. But Im 86 now, and if I make it through to next month, Ill be 87. And now I know it can never be perfect, it can never be exactly what it should be, so you got to keep going further, getting better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "A Life in Music", 2020
Even at an advanced age, the desire to improve and create persists, acknowledging imperfection and the need for continual growth.
In simple terms: Age doesn't stop the drive to improve.
Key Takeaway
Keep striving for growth despite limits.
Themes
aging
music
perseverance
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- musician mentorship
- personal development
- late‑life projects
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define progress at this stage?
- What new sounds will you explore?
A Different Perspective
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