Accept Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“Now it is a funny thing about life. If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. If you utterly decline to make do with what you can get, then somehow or other, you are very likely to get what you want.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Circle, 1921
Refusing anything less than the best often leads to receiving it; rejecting mediocrity can bring desired outcomes.
In simple terms: Demanding excellence can attract it.
Key Takeaway
Set high standards and pursue them.
Themes
ambition
expectation
outcome
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career goals
- relationship standards
- personal development
Key Concepts
law of attraction
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards are truly essential?
- How do you handle unmet expectations?
A Different Perspective
Unrealistic expectations may cause disappointment.
