We humans are more concerned with having than with being.
Morgan FreemanRead
Fatigue, discomfort, discouragement are merely symptoms of effort.
Interpretation
Challenges are a natural part of putting in effort and should not deter us.
In this quote, Morgan Freeman emphasizes that feelings of fatigue, discomfort, and discouragement are normal responses to exertion and effort. Instead of viewing these sensations as negative, they should be recognized as indicators of progress and a necessary part of achieving goals, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenges.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles in a sporting event.
We humans are more concerned with having than with being.
Freeman denied the claim that he was a βman of Godβ, saying that βthe question of faith is whatever you actually believe is. We take a lot of what we're talking about in science on faith; we posit a theory, and until it's dis-proven we have faith that it's true. If the mathematics work out, then it's true, until it's proven to be untrue.
I do know there are a lot of people who seem to be in my corner, and that's, of course, wonderful. I'm really more interested in the nomination than in the award, because I think the nomination just puts you within a group of outstanding actors.
Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.
Donald Trump is the Honey Boo Boo of rich people.
Dr. Martin Luther King is not a black hero. He is an American hero.
Progress is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow
I think you have to try and fail, because failure gets you closer to what you're good at.
Itβs OK to get butterfly in your stomach; the key is to learn how to make them fly in formation.
Engage your emotions at work. Your instincts and emotions are there to help you.
Yeah, I think it motivates you as people start to count you out. It doesn't make you play any harder, because every time you go out on the field you give 110 percent, but it does give you more of an edge mentally, knowing that you were in the same situation, because in sports you always find yourself behind.
If you start something, you shouldn't quit; that is what we were taught. If you're going to play, you might as well play to be your best.
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