# Quote — Grace Paley, The Little Disturbances of Man

> I am ambitious, but it's a long-range thing with me. I have my confidential sights on a star, but there's half a lifetime to get to it. Meanwhile I keep my eyes open and am well dressed.

- Author: [Grace Paley](https://www.leafyquotes.com/grace-paley.md)
- Book: [The Little Disturbances of Man](https://www.leafyquotes.com/grace-paley/the-little-disturbances-of-man.md)
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