Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People focus on changing external systems rather than themselves.
- In plain terms
- Everyone wants to change the world, not themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Change yourself before trying to change the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Am I trying to change myself?
- Why focus on the world?
Another view
It ignores that systemic change sometimes requires collective external action.
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