Every human being has within him an ideal man, just as every piece of marble contains in a rough state a statue as beautiful as the one that Praxiteles the Greek made of the god Apollo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every person contains an ideal version of themselves within, like a statue hidden in rough marble. This ideal awaits revelation through effort.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has a perfect version of themselves inside, waiting to be revealed.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in the potential for greatness within every person.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ideal version of yourself are you working towards?
- How do you see potential in others?
Another view
External circumstances may limit the ability to realize this ideal.
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