Variant: Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”
“Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you'll land among the stars”
Source: P.S. I Love You
“Reach for the stars and even if you miss you will land among the stars”
Source: Jeremy Finl & the Meaning of Life
“If you shoot for the stars, you'll at least hit the moon”
Source: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”
As quoted in The Power of Choice (2007) by Joyce Guccione, p. 199
also attributed to Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) and Les Brown (1912–2001)
Misattributed
Source: Reading Lolita in Tehran
“Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors — and miss.”
Source: Time Enough for Love (1973)
“you'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut”
Source: I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)
