We humans are more concerned with having than with being.
Morgan FreemanRead
Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.
Interpretation
Embrace your desires and aspirations without fear because now is the right time to pursue them.
This quote by Morgan Freeman encourages individuals to pursue their dreams and desires without hesitation. It speaks to the idea that opportunities are available and barriers, whether real or perceived, are no longer an obstacle. By asserting that 'this is your time,' it emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and acting on one's ambitions with confidence.
In practice
In a motivational speech to students about pursuing their careers.
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.
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Disappointment can drive us, or it can defeat us.
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