Man is man because he capable of and only in so far as exercises self restraint.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity is defined by the capacity and exercise of self restraint.
- In plain terms
- You are human when you control yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Exercise self restraint to be truly human.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a human?
- How do you practice self control?
Another view
Restraint can sometimes feel like oppression.
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The brute by nature knows no self restraint.
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