'Man is a messenger who forgot the message.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans often lose sight of their intended purpose.
- In plain terms
- People forget why they were meant to be here.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember your purpose and mission.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What message do you feel you carry?
- What purpose have you lost or found?
Another view
Purpose is often self-defined rather than pre-assigned.
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