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Commitment Quote by Rollo May

“We must always base our commitment in the center of our own being, or else no commitment will be ultimately authentic.” quote by Rollo May
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“We must always base our commitment in the center of our own being, or else no commitment will be ultimately authentic.”

Rollo May

About This Quote

Source Book: Love and Will, Rollo May, 1969

Authentic commitment must arise from one's deepest self, otherwise it lacks true genuineness.

In simple terms: Commitment must come from within.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with inner truth.

Themes

authenticity commitment self-awareness

Mood

introspective serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • leadership decisions
  • personal goal setting

Key Concepts

existential psychology personal integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when a commitment feels genuine?
  • What inner signals guide your true commitments?
A Different Perspective

Authenticity can be hard to discern amid external pressures.

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