I am capable of what every other human is capable of. This is one of the great lessons of war and life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone shares the same fundamental human capacity. Recognizing this is a key lesson from life and war.
- In plain terms
- You can do what anyone else can. Everyone has the same potential.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge shared human potential to build humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits do you place on yourself?
- How does war teach this lesson?
Another view
Individual circumstances and privileges affect actual capability.
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