Customs form us all, our thoughts, our morals, our most fixed beliefs; are consequences of our place of birth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Customs shape our thoughts, morals, and fixed beliefs; they are consequences of where we were born.
- In plain terms
- Our upbringing determines many of our beliefs and values.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize cultural influence on your thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What customs have you accepted without question?
- How can you broaden your perspective?
Another view
Individual agency can also reshape customs over time.
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