By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
In 1931, when poet T.S. Eliot wrote this line in the preface to “Transit of Venus,” a collection of poems by poet Harry Crosby, he was likely pulling from Crosby’s past as both a World War I veteran and an artist. Eliot continued the line above by reflecting that “one has to be a very great poet to justify such perilous adventures.” It suggests that the road to reach our full capability can be perilous, but if we are strong enough to continue pushing forward into new and unknown territory, we’ll be rewarded with personal greatness.
14 Romantic Lines From the Love Letters of Famous Writers
23 Artists on Creativity, From Picasso to Kahlo
15 Quotes From the Poet Rumi on Spirituality and Love
‘It Was the Best of Times’: The 13 Best Opening Lines in Literature
Infectious Optimism From Sesame Street Muppets
Hang in There, Baby: A History of Cheesy Motivational Posters
15 Carl Sagan Quotes on Life, the Universe, and the Cosmic Perspective
15 Quotes About Losing From Famous Athletes
8 Quotes From the Creative Minds of the Harlem Renaissance
5 Famous Films That Open With a Quote
An Ode to Spring: 15 Quotes to Welcome the Season
