Achievement Quotes
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
"That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Visible examples of achievement can challenge a belief that advancement is impossible. The original argument links success with the opportunity to improve one’s condition.
Key takeaway:
Let examples of progress encourage effort without assuming everyone starts equally.
Origin of the quote
Traditionally linked to Lincoln’s reply to New York workingmen, March 21, 1864.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe uploaded sentence circulates as a short version. The original address and exact formulation were not independently confirmed in the located sources.
Source:
A Guide to the Assessment
