Agree Quote by Sam Keen
“On the pilgrim's path each man must become Moses, going on a vision quest to some mountaintop and returning with the ten or twenty commandments that he holds sacred. So long as we obey or break the rules that have been set up for us by the Giants - Parents and other Authorities - we remain good or bad children. Growing into the fullness of our humanity means that we become co-authors of the rules by which we will agree to have our lives judged.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Passion of the New Mind by Sam Keen, 1995
Personal growth requires redefining inherited rules and creating one's own guiding principles.
In simple terms: We must create our own rules.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for your own values.
Themes
self‑actualization
authority
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- parenting
- community leadership
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What rules will you rewrite?
- How do you balance respect for elders with personal truth?
A Different Perspective
Changing rules can cause conflict with tradition.
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