The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity's own flaws and behaviors are the main barriers to its own progress.
- In plain terms
- The biggest thing stopping us from improving is us.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress requires overcoming our own limitations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What human traits hold us back most?
- How do we overcome our own obstacles?
Another view
External factors can also hinder progress significantly.
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