Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr, The Nature and

Man is both strong and weak, both free and bound, both blind and far-seeing. He stands at the juncture of nature and spirit; and is involved in both freedom and necessity.

Man is both strong and weak, both free and bound, both blind

Summary

This quote highlights the complexity and duality of human nature. It illustrates that man possesses opposing qualities such as strength and weakness, freedom and bondage, and blindness and farsightedness. It suggests that human beings exist at a critical intersection between the physical world (nature) and the spiritual realm, experiencing the tension between personal agency (freedom) and external constraints (necessity). The quote emphasizes the multifaceted nature of mankind, embodying disparate characteristics that shape the human condition.

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By Reinhold Niebuhr, The Nature and

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