Famous quote by Sri Aurobindo

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She saw too that man has the power of exceeding himself, of becoming himself more entirely and profoundly than he is, tr
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"She saw too that man has the power of exceeding himself, of becoming himself more entirely and profoundly than he is, truths which have only recently begun to be seen in Europe and seem even now too great for its common intelligence"

- Sri Aurobindo

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This quote by Sri Aurobindo speaks to the power of human capacity. He recommends that people have the capability to exceed their current state and end up being more than they are. This is a fairly brand-new concept in Europe, and one that is not yet extensively accepted or comprehended. He suggests that humans have the capability to reach a higher level of understanding and consciousness, which this is something that is not yet completely appreciated. He suggests that this potential is too great for the typical intelligence of Europe, suggesting that it is something that requires a deeper level of understanding. This quote speaks to the power of human potential and the importance of acknowledging and embracing it. It is a pointer that we have the capacity to become more than we are, which this is something that should be embraced and explored.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Sri Aurobindo between August 15, 1872 and December 5, 1950. He/she was a famous Philosopher from India. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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