Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836–1907) was an American poet, novelist, and editor born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He is best known for the semi-autobiographical novel The Story of a Bad Boy and for his poetry and short stories; he also served as editor of The Atlantic Monthly.

Quotes by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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By endeavoring to do better than you are, you become better than you were. — Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Growth Through Effort: The Pursuit of Self-Improvement

Ultimately, Aldrich’s insight invites us to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for change. By striving to be better than our current selves, we gradually become the person we aspire to be. The act of reaching, even imperfectly, reshapes our identity. Thus, endeavoring to do better does not just yield achievements; it fundamentally alters us, ensuring we are continuously evolving into improved versions of ourselves. [...]

Created on: 7/17/2025