That gives me tremendous encouragement and optimism for the human race in general, that people choose to go off and do their own things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Individual initiative provides optimism for the future of humanity.
- In plain terms
- People doing their own things gives hope for the human race.
- What can you take from it?
- Individual autonomy is a sign of collective hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives people to pursue their own paths?
- Does individuality help or hurt society?
Another view
Individualism may sometimes lead to isolation.
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