Adjustment Quote by Abraham Harold Maslow
““Perhaps adjustment and stabilization, while good because it cuts your pain, is also bad because development towards a higher ideal ceases?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Potential, Abraham Maslow, 1970
Alleviating pain can stall growth toward higher aspirations.
In simple terms: Comfort can hinder progress.
Seek challenges beyond immediate relief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- therapy
- education reform
- career advancement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts are you clinging to?
- How can discomfort foster growth?
Too much comfort may lead to complacency and loss of purpose.