Man is made of ordinary things, and habit is his nurse.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are ordinary, shaped largely by habits.
- In plain terms
- People are made of simple things, and habits teach them how to live.
- What can you take from it?
- Shape your life through good habits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of you is habit?
- What habits define you?
Another view
People also change through insight, not just habit.
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