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Accepting Quote by Richard Bach

“We all know those who draw their boundaries carefully and say, "I'm only human. Nobody's perfect. I accept my limitations." And we know others who take an opposite view and say, "I can do anything I choose to do. It is in my power to change the world." And those are the ones who most often change…” quote by Richard Bach
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“We all know those who draw their boundaries carefully and say, "I'm only human. Nobody's perfect. I accept my limitations." And we know others who take an opposite view and say, "I can do anything I choose to do. It is in my power to change the world." And those are the ones who most often change the world.”

Richard Bach

About This Quote

Source Book: Illusions, 1977

Bold belief in personal agency drives transformative action, while humility limits potential.

In simple terms: Believing you can change the world leads to real change.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate confidence and purposeful action.

Themes

belief agency change

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • activism
  • personal goal setting

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits do you accept?
  • How can you balance confidence with realism?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may cause reckless decisions.

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