Michelangelo Quotes

Do not be concerned that you might set a target too high and fail. Be concerned that you will set it too low and succeed.

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• Do not be concerned that you might set a target too high and fail. Be concerned that you will set it too low and succeed.

  

  Michelangelo
  • Succeed
  • Fail
  • Target