The person who links lofty vision with conceit is usually masking a lack of
self-esteem. True achievers have an understanding of how small they really are
in the scheme of things.
President Theodore Roosevelt loved to spend his summers on San Juan Island, in
the waters north of Seattle, near Victoria, British Columbia. If you've been
there, you know what a beautiful spot it is.
"Teddy" was a well-known lover of nature. One night, after an evening of
conversation, he took a walk with his friend, William Beebe. They stopped and
looked up at the vastness of the universe and were in awe of the Milky Way, the
big and little dippers, and the endless black sky. Finally, Roosevelt broke the
silence and said, "Now, I think we are small enough, Let's call it a night."
That's the right perspective. When you finally realize your weakness you begin
to find great strength.
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