As long as anyone believes that his ideal and purpose is outside him, that it is above the clouds, in the past or in the future, he will go outside himself and seek fulfillment where it cannot be found. He will look for solutions and answers at every point except where they can be found - in himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking fulfillment outside oneself leads to looking for answers in the wrong places. True solutions and meaning are found internally, not in ideals or external sources.
- In plain terms
- True fulfillment comes from inside, not outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Look inward for solutions and purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you usually look for answers?
- What internal resource do you overlook?
Another view
Some solutions require external resources or collaboration.
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