Man lives consciously for himself, but is an unconscious instrument in the attainment of the historic, universal, aims of humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People act for themselves yet unknowingly serve larger historical goals.
- In plain terms
- People serve bigger goals unknowingly.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal choices contribute to history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do your actions affect others?
- What unseen goals might guide your life?
Another view
It underestimates individual autonomy.
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