Beckoning Quote by Rollo May
“Lacking positive myths to guide him, many a sensitive contemporary man finds only the model of the machine beckoning him from every side to make himself over into its image.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Courage to Create, Rollo May, 1975
Modern individuals often lack uplifting narratives, turning instead to mechanistic ideals that demand they reshape themselves like machines.
In simple terms: People replace myths with machine models.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic, human-centered narratives.
Themes
identity
myth
technology
humanity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- mental health
- career counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- What human stories can replace mechanistic ideals?
- How does technology shape self‑identity?
A Different Perspective
Machines cannot fulfill emotional and spiritual needs.
