Men can do all things if they will.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote asserts that human willpower is the only limit to what can be achieved.
- In plain terms
- People can do anything if they decide to.
- What can you take from it?
- Willpower determines what you can achieve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits your potential?
- How strong is your will?
Another view
It ignores external barriers like privilege.
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