Character Quote by Karl Rahner
“How often I have found that we grow to maturity not by doing what we like, but by doing what we should. How true it is that not every 'should' is a compulsion, and not every 'like' is a high morality and true freedom.”
About This Quote
Source Theology Lecture, 1978
Maturity grows from fulfilling duties, not just personal desires; duties and desires differ in moral weight.
In simple terms: Maturity from duty, not just pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Balance obligations with personal interests.
Themes
maturity
duty
desire
morality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- volunteering
- family responsibilities
Key Concepts
Ethics
personal development
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When should personal desire override duty?
- How to discern true moral duty?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on duty can suppress individuality.
