Common Quote by Bert Hellinger
“In the beginning, I want to say something about human greatness. Some time ago, I was reading texts of Kungtse. When I read these texts, I understood something about human greatness. What I understood from his writings was: What is greatest in human beings is what makes them equal to everybody else. Everything else that deviates higher or lower from what is common to all human beings makes us less. If we know this, we can develop a deep respect for every human being.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love's Hidden Symmetry by Bert Hellinger, 1998
Human greatness lies in shared commonality; differences that elevate or diminish from this baseline reduce our respect for each other.
In simple terms: Greatness is our shared humanity.
Key Takeaway
Respect every person equally.
Themes
equality
humility
respect
humanity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- conflict resolution
- leadership development
- community building
Key Concepts
Existentialism
social psychology
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor both common humanity and unique contributions?
- What practices foster genuine respect for all?
A Different Perspective
Equality can overlook valuable diversity and individual strengths.
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