The greatest risk to man is not that he aims too high and misses, but that he aims too low and hits.

About This Quote

This quote is attributed to the legendary US president, Abraham Lincoln. It goes to show that when you aim for something great, you should shoot for the stars! Aim high, and when you miss, you still rise.

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