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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?” quote by Abraham Harold Maslow
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““Perhaps adjustment and stabilization, while good because it cuts your pain, is also bad because development towards a higher ideal ceases?””

Abraham Harold Maslow

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek challenges beyond immediate relief.

Themes

growth comfort development psychology

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • therapy
  • education reform
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

self‑actualization maslow hierarchy stagnation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts are you clinging to?
  • How can discomfort foster growth?
A Different Perspective

Too much comfort may lead to complacency and loss of purpose.

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