It is the patient building of character, the intense struggle to realize the truth, which alone will tell in the future of humanity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Character development and the search for truth determine humanity's future. These require patience and struggle.
- In plain terms
- Humanity improves through patient character building and striving for truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest time in building character and seeking truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Am I building character daily?
- What truth am I seeking?
Another view
Progress also depends on external resources and systems.
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