Hitch your wagon to a star
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Hitch your wagon to a star.
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Meaning
This quote means attach your efforts to high aims and lofty ideals rather than to low or ordinary goals.
About Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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