Accomplished Quote by Henri Nouwen
“We are called to be fruitful - not successful, not productive, not accomplished. Success comes from strength, stress, and human effort. Fruitfulness comes from vulnerability and the admission of our own weakness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen, 1992
True success stems from inner openness, while external achievement relies on effort and stress.
In simple terms: Success is effort; fruitfulness is vulnerability.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability to grow.
Themes
spirituality
humility
success
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- leadership
- counseling
- personal growth
- team building
Key Concepts
inner openness
human weakness
strength vs vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance effort with openness?
- What does fruitfulness mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Vulnerability can be misinterpreted as weakness.
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