Quote by Thomas Merton

In the last analysis, the individual person is responsible for living his own life and for finding himself. If he persists in shifting his responsibility to somebody else, he fails to find out the meaning of his own existence.

In the last analysis, the individual person is responsible f

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and self-discovery in one's life. It suggests that individuals are accountable for how they choose to live their lives and must actively search for their own purpose and meaning. By shifting this responsibility onto others, individuals risk denying themselves the opportunity to truly understand their own existence, hindering personal growth and fulfillment.

By Thomas Merton

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