Rien n'est plus lent que la veritable naissance d'un homme.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The true formation of a person's character is the slowest process in life.
- In plain terms
- Becoming a fully formed human takes a very long time.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience is required when nurturing personal growth in yourself or others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as a true birth of character?
Another view
Some transformations can happen suddenly through crisis or insight.
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