The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise. — Maya Angelou

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

Author: Maya Angelou

Insight: Ambition gets you promoted, but wisdom gets you remembered. That person everyone trusts isn't necessarily the one with the biggest title—they're the one who actually listens. Maybe that's why the best leaders never stop trying to understand people.

Source: Letter to My Daughter, 2008

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The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

Maya AngelouLetter to My Daughter, 2008

Insight

Ambition gets you promoted, but wisdom gets you remembered. That person everyone trusts isn't necessarily the one with the biggest title—they're the one who actually listens. Maybe that's why the best leaders never stop trying to understand people.

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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, author, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which captures her experiences of racism, trauma, and personal growth. Angelou's powerful and poetic writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers around the world.

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