Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True maturity comes from thinking independently rather than relying on others.
- In plain terms
- Growing up means thinking for yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Develop intellectual independence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you first think alone?
Another view
Collaboration sometimes requires guidance.
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