Abstraction Quote by Abraham Maslow
“Become aware of internal, subjective, sub-verbal experiences, so that these experiences can be brought into the world of abstraction...”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Motivation and Personality" by Abraham Maslow, 1954
Awareness of internal experiences allows them to be expressed abstractly.
In simple terms: Know inner feelings to share them.
Cultivate self‑awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- artistic creation
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you translate sensations into words?
- What tools help you articulate inner states?
Abstracting feelings can be difficult without language.