Man performs and engenders so much more than he can or should have to bear. That's how he finds that he can bear anything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans endure more than expected, proving their capacity to bear anything.
- In plain terms
- People can handle more than they think.
- What can you take from it?
- You can bear more than you think.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much can you really bear?
- Where are your limits?
Another view
Assuming unlimited endurance can lead to neglecting needs.
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