Leonard BernsteinTo achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.
About This Quote
This quote is often attributed to architect Louis Kahn. It's a powerful bit of advice about how one can accomplish great things in life, but it's also easy to take too literally. It's true that we all need a plan and we all need time, but we also need the courage and the drive to carry through on them.
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