Love is generally confused with dependence; but in point of fact, you can love only in proportion to your capacity for independence.
Rollo MayRead
Courage is necessary to make being and becoming possible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage is essential for growth and transformation.
This quote by Rollo May highlights the importance of courage in the processes of existence and personal development. It suggests that without the willingness to face fears and uncertainties, one cannot fully engage in the journey of being oneself or evolving into who they aspire to be.
Themes
CourageGrowthTransformationFearDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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The poet, like the lover, is a menace on the assembly line.
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