I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human. I felt very puny as a human. I thought, 'Fuck that. I want to be a superhuman.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A desire to transcend human limitations and achieve a superior state.
- In plain terms
- I want to be more than just human.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for growth beyond current limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits do you want to break?
- What does being human mean to you?
Another view
Ignoring human limits can lead to burnout.
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