Brother Quote by George Leonard
“History tells us more than we want to know about what is wrong with man, and we can hardly turn a page in the daily press without learning the specific time, place, and name of evil. But perhaps the most pervasive evil of all rarely appears in the news. This evil, the waste of human potential, is particularly painful to recognize for it strikes our parents and children, our friends and brothers, ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Way of the Superior Man”, 1995
Human potential is squandered daily, a subtle evil that eclipses overt wrongdoing, affecting families and societies.
In simple terms: Wasting talent is a hidden, pervasive evil.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and protect personal potential.
Themes
potential
evil
society
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- career planning
- parenting
- community building
Key Concepts
human development
existential risk
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What talents are being underused?
- How can society better nurture potential?
A Different Perspective
Not all waste is intentional; systemic barriers exist.
