Calcium Quote by Abraham Maslow
“The human being needs a framework of values, a philosophy of life, a religion or religion-surrogate to live by and understand by, in about the same sense that he needs sunlight, calcium or love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Motivation and Personality, Abraham Maslow, 1954
Humans require a guiding set of values or belief system, like sunlight or love, to give life meaning and direction.
In simple terms: People need values or beliefs to thrive.
Cultivate a personal philosophy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What core values guide your life?
- How do you nurture them?
Values alone may not guarantee fulfillment without action.