So long as you believe yourself to be 'only human' you…
““So long as you believe yourself to be 'only human' you have accepted life in a prison cell whose door remains locked only by your own mind. By saying, 'well, I'm only human', you have blindly submitted to all the limitations, fears, pettiness, greed and hatreds which make the common person weak and fragile. Most never become aware that another way is possible. You are human, but much more, too. The much-moreness is the vast, brilliant freedom and power which has confined itself in your humanity. If you are willing (and not everyone is, which is also a perfectly valid choice), you can begin to explore your native powers and experience freedom within limitation. When you do this, you live fully while you are here and you are no longer afraid to die. When you are not afraid of death but seek to live in a state of always-discovering, this is when life is transformed and you accept your birthright to choose and create in extraordinary fashion.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizing that self‑imposed limits of 'only human' imprison the mind; transcending those limits unlocks a broader, creative freedom.
In simple terms: Self‑imposed mental limits restrict human potential.
Key Takeaway
Awareness expands freedom.
Themes
Self‑limitation
Transcendence
Freedom
Creativity
Existential courage
Self‑realization
Mood
Inspired
Empowered
Type
Philosophical
Motivational
When to use this quote
- Personal growth
- Creative pursuits
- Overcoming fear
- Spiritual practice
- Leadership development
Key Concepts
Identity
Mindset
Potential
Choice
Practical Applications
- Coaching
- Motivational speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑imposed belief limits you?
- How could you expand your sense of possibility?