Accomplish Quote by Bernard Malamud
“All my life I wanted to accomplish something worthwhile-a thing people will say took a little something ...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Assistant, 1957
Desire for meaningful achievement drives people to seek lasting impact despite doubts.
In simple terms: People want to do something worthwhile.
Key Takeaway
Pursue goals that align with personal values.
Themes
purpose
achievement
self-doubt
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- community service
- personal development
- overcoming fear of failure
Key Concepts
meaning
legacy
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “worthwhile” mean to you?
- How do you measure personal success?
A Different Perspective
Success may be defined differently by others, causing conflict.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
