Love is generally confused with dependence; but in point of fact, you can love only in proportion to your capacity for independence.
Rollo MayRead
There is nobody who totally lacks the courage to change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everyone possesses some degree of courage to embrace change, even if it is not always visible.
Rollo May's quote suggests that the capacity to change is inherent in all individuals. While some may appear more resistant or fearful, the fundamental courage to alter one's circumstances or beliefs exists within everyone, waiting to be tapped into when necessary.
Themes
CourageChangeTransformationPersonal GrowthSelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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