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hitch one's wagon to a star

To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.

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  • Coined by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his essay "Civilization".
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[Emerson] was not afraid to be homely and racy in expressing thought of the highest spirituality. "Hitch your wagon to a star" is a good instance of his favorite manner.

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

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ربط عربة واحدة بنجم

把一辆马车挂给一个明星

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