I don't think I understood the full extent of the trauma experienced by people who churn through America's prisons until I began taking the time to listen to their stories.
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Blind nature will nearly always select the most probable, but man can let the most improbable become actual.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human beings have the ability to achieve the unlikely, unlike nature which tends to favor the most likely outcomes.
This quote by Hans Jonas highlights the unique capability of humans to transcend natural probabilities. While nature operates on the basis of what is most likely to succeed or survive, humans possess the creativity and willpower to pursue and manifest outcomes that are seemingly improbable, thereby shaping their own destinies and influencing the world around them.
Themes
Human PotentialImprobabilityNatureCreativityDestiny
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams despite challenges.
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