Quote by Max de Pree

We cannot become what we need to be, remaining what we are.

We cannot become what we need to be, remaining what we are.

Summary

This quote suggests that personal growth and transformation require letting go of our current circumstances, beliefs, and behaviors. In order to become the best version of ourselves, we must be willing to evolve and embrace change. It highlights the idea that staying complacent and clinging to who we are in the present prevents us from achieving our full potential. Recognizing the necessity of shedding our old selves, we can create opportunities for personal development and strive towards the person we aspire to become.

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