"Do not free the camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel"
- Kathleen Casey
About this Quote
This quote is a metaphor for the idea that we must not try to alter someone or something to fit our own expectations. We need to accept people and things for who and what they are. Trying to change someone or something to fit our own expectations can be destructive to them. We must not try to require someone to be something they are not. We need to accept them for who they are and appreciate their unique qualities.
The quote is also a tip that we must not try to eliminate somebody's problem or struggles. We need to not attempt to take away someone's identity or the important things that make them special. We ought to not attempt to remove the important things that make them who they are. Rather, we should accept them and their battles and help them to overcome them.
The quote is a reminder that we ought to not attempt to change somebody or something to fit our own expectations. We ought to accept individuals and things for who and what they are and appreciate their distinct qualities. We must not try to take away someone's concern or struggles, however instead accept them and assist them to overcome them.
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