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.
You are as strong as you think you are, you can achieve things you think you can achieve, its all in your head
Brethren, do something; do something, do something! While societies and unions make constitutions, let us win souls. I pray you, be men of action all of you. Get to work and quit yourselves like men. Old Suvarov's idea of war is mine: `Forward and strike! No theory! Attack! Form a column! Charge bayonets! Plunge into the center of the enemy! Our one aim is to win souls; and this we are not to talk about, but do in the power of God!'
If I don't show the world growth, how are we going to grow?
It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.
We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.
I've heard the stories. Like, Eric Clapton said he wanted to burn his guitar when he heard Jimi Hendrix play. I never understood that because, when I went and saw a great drummer or heard one, all I wanted to do was practice.
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