--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now and then, as I mature and think about…" description: "\"“Now and then, as I mature and think about myself just a millimeter less, I hope our trip inspired someone to achieve his or her unthinkable. To me, if..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ac/quentin-super-142954_children_now-and-then-as-i-mature-and-think-about_816581.jpg" --- # Now and then, as I mature and think about myself just a… ![“Now and then, as I mature and think about myself just a millimeter less, I hope our trip inspired someone to achieve his or her unthinkable. To me, if nothing more ever comes from this journey, I hope that when a child one day achieves his or her dream of becoming a lawyer, professional athlete…” quote by Quentin Super](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ac/quentin-super-142954_children_now-and-then-as-i-mature-and-think-about_816581.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ac/quentin-super-142954_children_now-and-then-as-i-mature-and-think-about_816581.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ac/quentin-super-142954_children_now-and-then-as-i-mature-and-think-about_816581.jpg) > ““Now and then, as I mature and think about myself just a millimeter less, I hope our trip inspired someone to achieve his or her unthinkable. To me, if nothing more ever comes from this journey, I hope that when a child one day achieves his or her dream of becoming a lawyer, professional athlete, etc., they can rightfully say that I had an impact on them. I don't want credit for their accomplishments. I just want someone to say, "That guy made me want to chase my dreams.”” Quentin Super ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Impacting others' dreams is rewarding; personal credit is less important than inspiration. **In simple terms:** Inspire, not seek credit. Key Takeaway Focus on uplifting others. 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