Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment, and learn again to exercise his will - his personal responsibility in the realm of faith and morals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stop blaming external factors for your problems and take control of your own will and morals.
- In plain terms
- Stop blaming your surroundings and start taking personal responsibility.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on your own actions rather than your environment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What problems do you blame on others?
- Where do you lack responsibility?
Another view
External factors can genuinely limit personal choice in some contexts.
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