Aspirations Quote by Lydia M Child
“All who strive to live for something beyond mere selfish aims find their capacities for doing good veryinadequate to their aspirations. They do so much less than they want to do, andso much less than they, at the outset, expected to do, that their lives, viewed retrospectively, inevitably look like failure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, null
People often overestimate their ability to achieve altruistic goals, leading to disappointment and a sense of failure.
In simple terms: We overpromise and underdeliver on good deeds.
Key Takeaway
Align expectations with realistic capacity.
Themes
selfishness
altruism
expectations
failure
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- career planning
- personal projects
- community service
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set achievable altruistic goals?
- What metrics define success for you?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with practical limits, causing frustration.
