Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.
Alfred AdlerRead
To be a human being means to possess a feeling of inferiority which constantly presses towards its own conquest. The greater the feeling of inferiority that has been experienced, the more powerful is the urge for conquest and the more violent the emotional agitation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human beings are driven by feelings of inferiority, which motivate them to strive for improvement and achievement.
Alfred Adler suggests that the essence of being human involves grappling with feelings of inferiority. These feelings create a powerful urge to conquer personal limitations, leading to emotional struggles but also driving individuals towards growth and self-improvement. Ultimately, this pursuit for conquest and overcoming one's inferiorities shapes human experience, impacting emotions and aspirations.
Themes
InferiorityConquestHuman NatureSelf-ImprovementEmotional Agitation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a motivational seminar to encourage personal growth.
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