And ah for a man to arise in me, That the man I am may cease to be!
ChangeIdentityGrowthDesireSelfTransformationSelf improvement
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker desires transformation to become a stronger or different person.
- In plain terms
- I wish to change into a better version of myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek personal transformation to grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you want to become?
- What stops you from changing?
Another view
Transformation often requires letting go of the past.
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