Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

Our ideals are our better selves.

Our ideals are our better selves.

Summary

This quote suggests that our ideals represent the best version of ourselves. Ideals refer to the principles, values, and aspirations that we hold dear and strive to live up to. They are the moral compass that guides our actions and decisions. Our ideals reflect the qualities and characteristics we admire and hope to embody, such as integrity, compassion, justice, or perseverance. By embodying our ideals, we become the best version of ourselves, aligning our actions with our core beliefs and striving for personal and societal growth.

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