As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has-or ever will have-something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should help people recognize their unique value and support them in developing it.
- In plain terms
- Help others see their unique worth and grow it.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage personal uniqueness and development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you unique?
- How can you support others' growth?
Another view
It may overlook structural barriers to self‑actualization.
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