Dream Quote by Shimon Peres
“My greatest mistake is that my dreams were too small.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1996
Believing in modest aspirations limits achievement; ambition must be expansive to realize impact.
In simple terms: Small dreams limit success.
Key Takeaway
Dream bigger.
Themes
ambition
growth
potential
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- personal development
- public policy
Key Concepts
self‑limiting beliefs
visionary thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What larger vision could you pursue?
- How can you balance ambition with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Overly grand dreams can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment.
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