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Greatness Quote by Matthew Woodring Stover

“There's only really two things about a man that matter: what he wants, and what he'll do to get it. Everythin' else we pretend is important--whether you're tough, or good-lookin', smart, stupid, honorable, whatever--that's just details.” quote by Matthew Woodring Stover
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““There's only really two things about a man that matter: what he wants, and what he'll do to get it. Everythin' else we pretend is important--whether you're tough, or good-lookin', smart, stupid, honorable, whatever--that's just details.””

Matthew Woodring Stover

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, 2005

A man's true worth is defined by his desires and the actions he takes to achieve them, not by superficial traits.

In simple terms: What a man wants and does matters most.

Key Takeaway

Focus on purpose and action.

Themes

purpose action character values

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal relationships
  • leadership challenges
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

existentialism authenticity motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your deepest actions?
  • Do appearances ever affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Superficial traits can sometimes influence outcomes.

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