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What we mean by maturity in people's thinking is not a…

“What we mean by maturity in people's thinking is not a matter of how smart they are, but it is a matter of the order of consciousness in which they exercise their smartness or their lack of it.” quote by Robert Kegan
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“What we mean by maturity in people's thinking is not a matter of how smart they are, but it is a matter of the order of consciousness in which they exercise their smartness or their lack of it.”

Robert Kegan

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Maturity is about the order of consciousness, not raw intelligence.

In simple terms: Maturity = consciousness order.

Key Takeaway

Develop higher consciousness.

Themes

psychology development consciousness

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • Education
  • therapy
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

Cognitive development self‑awareness growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to raise consciousness?
  • What limits intellectual growth?
A Different Perspective

Hard to measure objectively.

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