It's our insides that make us who we are, that allow us to dream and wonder and feel for others. That's what's essential. That's what will always make the biggest difference in our world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Our inner lives enable dreaming, wonder, and empathy, which are essential for making a difference.
- In plain terms
- Our inner selves let us dream, wonder, and feel for others, which matters most.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate inner depth to impact the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you nurture your inner world?
- What difference can you make?
Another view
It assumes inner life always translates to external change.
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