Active Quote by Abraham Maslow
“All the evidence that we have indicates that it is reasonable to assume in practically every human being, and certainly in almost every newborn baby, that there is an active will toward health, an impulse towards growth, or towards the actualization.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Motivation and Personality, 1954
Humans possess an innate drive toward health, growth, and self‑actualization from from birth.
In simple terms: We all aim to grow and thrive.
Key Takeaway
Support innate growth drives in yourself and others.
Themes
growth
health
self‑actualization
Mood
encouraging
optimistic
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- healthcare
- career planning
- parenting
Key Concepts
psychology
humanistic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What growth impulses are strongest in you?
- How can you nurture health and growth in your environment?
A Different Perspective
Barriers like trauma can suppress these drives.
