May the outward and inward man be at one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Outer actions should match inner values.
- In plain terms
- Be the same person inside and outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity requires alignment of inner and outer self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you aligned?
- What defines your true self?
Another view
Social roles sometimes require hiding inner feelings.
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