Stars Quote by John Steinbeck
““Ad astra per alia porci (to the stars on the wings of a pig)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath, 1939
Achieving lofty goals may require improbable means, like a pig’s wings.
In simple terms: Great aims need unlikely help.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative solutions for big dreams.
Themes
ambition
creativity
impossibility
hope
resourcefulness
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- science
- artistic projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Metaphor
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What realistic steps can you take toward your goal?
- How do you balance imagination with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Relying on fantasy can ignore practical steps.
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