War is not the continuation of politics with different means, it is the greatest mass-crime perpetrated on the community of man.
Alfred AdlerRead
Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Movement and actions are the true indicators of life, rather than mere words.
This quote by Alfred Adler emphasizes the importance of actions over words in understanding life's dynamics. It suggests that genuine experiences and the essence of life unfold through active engagement and movement, rather than through verbal expressions alone, urging individuals to place their trust in the tangible experiences that life has to offer.
Themes
TrustMovementActionLifeExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about taking action in life.
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