We humans are more concerned with having than with being.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that people often prioritize material possessions over true existence and self-awareness.
Morgan Freeman's quote highlights a common tendency among humans to focus on accumulating possessions and wealth instead of engaging in deeper introspection and understanding of one's being. The distinction between 'having' and 'being' invites reflection on the values we hold and encourages us to seek fulfillment through self-awareness, relationships, and personal growth rather than through material success alone.
In practice
In a discussion about consumerism and its impact on mental health, this quote can emphasize the importance of focusing on inner values.
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.
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Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.
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Dr. Martin Luther King is not a black hero. He is an American hero.
A woman has a right to an abortion. That's a decision that's up to the pregnant woman, not up to the pope or some do-gooders or the Religious Right.
The peoples of the Andes believe in the concept of 'living well' instead of wanting to 'live better' by consuming more, regardless of the cost to our neighbors and our environment.
When you have a global mush, people lose their identity, they become pseudonyms, they have no investment and no consequence in what they do.
The spirit of the kingdom undermines its defenses. People will rise against the king. A new peace is made; holy laws deteriorate. Paris has never before found herself in such dire straits.
All the forms of civil polity have been tried by mankind, except one, and that seems to have been reserved in Providence to be realized in America.
But somewhere, beyond Space and Time, is wetter water, slimier slime! And there (they trust) there swimmeth one who swam ere rivers were begun, immense of fishy form and mind, squamous omnipotent, and kind.
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