This quote suggests that achieving success doesn't lead to complacency but rather demands even grander future aspirations and plans. It implies that each accomplishment should serve as a stepping stone, motivating individuals to set higher goals and continuously strive for more significant achievements and innovations in their pursuits.
Quote by Xenophon: “Success always calls for greater projections.”
Success always calls for greater projections.
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Historical Context
Xenophon, a student of Socrates and a military commander, lived through the decline of Athenian power after the Peloponnesian War. His works often reflected on leadership, strategy, and the qualities required for effective governance and military success.
About the Author
Athenian soldier, historian, and philosopher who lived approximately 430–354 BCE. A student of Socrates, he wrote historical works including Anabasis — an account of a Greek mercenary army's retreat through Persia — as well as philosophical dialogues and a biography of Cyrus the Great, the Cyropaedia.
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