{"id":8667,"date":"2026-08-04T18:36:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=8667"},"modified":"2026-08-04T18:36:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:36:45","slug":"tom-selleck-quote-quote-of-the-day-by-tom-selleck-few-of-us-are-as-good-as-we-think-we-are-none-of-us-is-as-good-as-we-can-be-when-blue-bloods-star-explained-perception-and-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=8667","title":{"rendered":"Tom Selleck Quote: Quote of the day by Tom Selleck: &#8216;Few of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be,&#8217; when &#8216;Blue Bloods&#8217; star explained perception and limits |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132866368,imgsize-404917,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/tom-selleck.jpg\" alt=\"Quote of the day by Tom Selleck: 'Few of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be,' when 'Blue Bloods' star explained perception and limits\" title=\"The quote of the day by Tom Selleck reads, \u201cFew of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be.\u201d(Image credits: Instagram)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The quote of the day by Tom Selleck reads, \u201cFew of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be.\u201d(Image credits: Instagram)\">The quote of the day by Tom Selleck reads, \u201cFew of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be.\u201d(Image credits: Instagram)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/tom-selleck\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Selleck<\/a>, Hollywood\u2019s revered artist, became a household name with his impeccable acting skills and innate screen presence. The 81-year-old received critical acclaim throughout his prolific career \u2013 whether he donned the role of a spy or a charming older doctor.<!-- --> The Emmy Award-winning star established himself as a leading figure. His wisdom often translated into the roles he played on television and the silver screen. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Today\u2019s quote of the day revolves around the perception and reality of how good we actually do for the society we live in. While many become the flag-bearer of the good, the true human potential has not been achieved yet. This dialogue serves as a reminder that excellence is not the ultimate destination but the continuous process to achieve it. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">The quote of the day by Tom Selleck reads, \u201cFew of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Selleck\" msid=\"132866339\" width=\"\" title=\"Tom Selleck's quote helps to encourage the possibility of achieving the best. (Image credits: Instagram)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132866339\/tom-selleck.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tom Selleck&#8217;s quote helps to encourage the possibility of achieving the best. (Image credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>What does the quote by Tom Selleck mean?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Tom Selleck\u2019s character Frank Reagan said the dialogue in \u2018Blue Bloods\u2019 expressing room for improvement, learning, and personal growth. Challenging the concept of having mastered everything, the dialogue conveys that true potential expands through continuous curiosity, perseverance, and experience. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Life is an ever-evolving transformation that leaves no room to stop growth or believe there is nothing left to learn. With a reflective tone, the quote encourages balancing honesty and self-awareness in life. People often overestimate their abilities, but Selleck\u2019s line suggests the sky is the limit. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Selleck\" msid=\"132866395\" width=\"\" title=\"Tom Selleck started working in the industry after his college fraternity brothers encouraged him. (Image Credits: Instagram)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132866395\/tom-selleck.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tom Selleck started working in the industry after his college fraternity brothers encouraged him. (Image Credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>The early life of Tom Selleck<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Tom Selleck stayed in the city for two years, while his father worked in the US Army as a mechanic of B-29 bombers. <!-- -->Spending more time on the basketball and baseball fields than in classrooms, he earned a scholarship to Montana State University. However, the actor dreamt of attending the University of Southern California (USC) and rejected those funds. He attended Valley Junior College due to a lack of money, working part-time while saving money by living at home.<!-- --> He was transferred to USC as a business major in his junior year, per the Horatio Alger Association. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>During the last semester at the university, his fraternity brothers encouraged him to join Hollywood. One feature in a television show led to appearances in Ads \u2013 and finally, the role of a private investigator in \u2018Magnum P.I.\u2019 after multiple unsold pilot episodes of varied shows. He starred in different hit films, including \u2018Three Men and a Baby,\u2019 \u2018Quigley Down Under,\u2019 and \u2018Mr. Baseball.\u2019 Furthermore, Selleck\u2019s role in \u2018Friends\u2019 as Dr Richard Burke received widespread appreciation, along with a recurring role in \u2018The Closer.<!-- -->\u2019 He famously led the police drama series \u2018Blue Bloods\u2019 from 2010 to 2024.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tom Selleck\" msid=\"132866377\" width=\"\" title=\"Tom Selleck's recent work was in 'Blue Bloods, ' which concluded in 2024. (Image Credits: Instagram)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132866377\/tom-selleck.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tom Selleck&#8217;s recent work was in &#8216;Blue Bloods, &#8216; which concluded in 2024. (Image Credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Tom Selleck: Personal life, net worth, and more<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>Being one of the beloved stars of Hollywood who made an indelible mark with his charm and acting prowess, Tom Selleck\u2019s net worth is approximately USD 20 million. He has been an active philanthropist who supports athletic causes, relief organisations, mental health support, and environmental advocacy. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>Tom Selleck tied the knot with model Jacqueline Ray in 1971 and adopted her son, Kevin Shepard, a former member of the Tonic band. After they split in 1982, he walked down the aisle with Jillie Joan Mack in 1987 and welcomed their daughter, Hannah. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/english\/hollywood\/news\/quote-of-the-day-by-tom-selleck-few-of-us-are-as-good-as-we-think-we-are-none-of-us-is-as-good-as-we-can-be-when-blue-bloods-star-explained-perception-and-limits\/articleshow\/132866365.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The quote of the day by Tom Selleck reads, \u201cFew of us are as good as we think we are; none of us is as good as we can be.\u201d(Image credits: Instagram) Tom Selleck, Hollywood\u2019s revered artist, became a household name with his impeccable acting skills and innate screen presence. 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