For I am the size of what I see / not my height's size.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pessoa states that a person's true size or worth is defined by their perspective or vision, not physical height.
- In plain terms
- Your value comes from what you see and understand, not your physical size.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate vision and perspective to grow beyond physical limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your worth to you?
- How do you measure growth?
Another view
Physical reality still matters in many practical contexts.
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