Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human growth is instinctive; fulfilling our duty means honestly developing our potential.
- In plain terms
- People naturally want to grow; their job is to develop their potential.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit to honest self-development as a core duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What potential do you feel is untapped?
- How do you define honest development?
Another view
External factors can limit potential regardless of effort.
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