Let him that would move the world first move himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal change is the first step to changing the world.
- In plain terms
- To change the world, start by changing yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-improvement precedes global impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does change begin?
- Are you ready to change?
Another view
Some changes require collective action not just individual.
More from Socrates
If thou continuest to take delight in idle argumentation, thou mayest be qualified to combat with the sophists, but never know how to love with men.
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