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Freedom is mans capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves
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"Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves"

- Rollo May

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Rollo May's quote speaks with the power of human company and the capacity of individuals to form their own lives. He suggests that liberty is the ability to take an active function in one's own development, to be able to choose and choices that will shape the course of one's life. This idea of liberty is closely connected to the principle of self-determination, the capability to make choices and take action without external influence or coercion. May's quote highlights the significance of taking ownership of one's life and the power of self-determination to develop a life of one's own style. It is a suggestion that we have the power to form our lives which we need to make the most of this freedom to create the life we want. Ultimately, May's quote is a call to action, to take control of our lives and to use our freedom to create the life we want.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rollo May between April 21, 1909 and October 22, 1994. He/she was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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