Baby Quote by Abraham Maslow
“There seems no intrinsic reason why everyone shouldn't be (self-actualising). Apparently every baby has possibilities for self-actualisation, but most get it knocked out of them ...I think of the self-actualising man not as an ordinary man with something added, but rather as the ordinary man with nothing taken away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Motivation and Personality, 1954
Self‑actualisation is innate; removing constraints reveals ordinary potential.
In simple terms: Everyone can be self‑actualised.
Key Takeaway
Remove barriers to growth.
Themes
potential
self‑actualisation
human nature
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits your self‑actualisation?
- How can you nurture innate potential?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressures often suppress potential.
