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Let a man once overcome his selfish terror at his own infinitude, and his infinitude is, in one sense, overcome
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"Let a man once overcome his selfish terror at his own infinitude, and his infinitude is, in one sense, overcome"

- George Santayana

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This quote by George Santayana speaks to the concept of getting rid of one's worry of their own boundless capacity. It suggests that when a person has the ability to conquer their fear of their own boundless capacity, they have the ability to take control of their own destiny and maximize their capacity. This quote encourages people to take control of their lives and to not hesitate of their own capabilities. It suggests that when an individual is able to conquer their fear of their own limitless capacity, they are able to take control of their own destiny and make the most of their capacity. This quote motivates people to take control of their lives and to not be afraid of their own capabilities. It is a reminder that we all have the potential to accomplish fantastic things, and that we need to not hesitate to take dangers and explore our own capacity. By overcoming our worry of our own infinite capacity, we can take control of our lives and maximize our capacity.

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George Santayana This quote is written / told by George Santayana between December 16, 1863 and September 26, 1952. She was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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