The Economic Times

Quote of the day by American author William Faulkner: 'Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries. Try to be better than yourself.

William Faulkner, a Nobel laureate, championed self-improvement, urging individuals to aim beyond perceived capabilities. His quote, Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself, emphasises surpassing personal limitations over external comparison.