To me, the function and duty of a quality human is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The primary duty of a human is to honestly develop their own potential.
- In plain terms
- Your job as a person is to grow your potential sincerely.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on honest self-development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your potential?
- How honest are you with yourself?
Another view
External responsibilities can sometimes limit individual potential development.
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