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Inspirational Quote by Harry S. Truman

“Keep working on a plan. Make no little plans. Make the biggest plan you can think of and spend the rest of your life carrying it out.” quote by Harry S. Truman
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“Keep working on a plan. Make no little plans. Make the biggest plan you can think of and spend the rest of your life carrying it out.”

Harry S. Truman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Truman Doctrine, Harry S. Truman, 1947

Focus on a single, ambitious plan and dedicate your life to executing it, rejecting small, fragmented goals.

In simple terms: Commit fully to a big, long‑term goal.

Key Takeaway

Choose one big vision and pursue it relentlessly.

Themes

ambition focus commitment strategy

Mood

motivational determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal growth
  • public service

Key Concepts

goal setting life planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What big goal drives you?
  • How will you adapt if circumstances change?
A Different Perspective

Risk of neglecting flexibility.

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