Quote by Karl Rahner

How often I have found that we grow to maturity not by doing what we like, but by doing what we should. How true it is that not every 'should' is a compulsion, and not every 'like' is a high morality and true freedom.


How often I have found that we grow to maturity not by doing

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that personal growth and maturity often come from fulfilling our responsibilities and obligations rather than solely pursuing our own desires and preferences. It suggests that not every action we should choose to take is driven by compulsion, and not every action we like aligns with high moral values or true freedom. In other words, true maturity and freedom come from finding a balance between doing what we should do and what we like, considering both our obligations and personal interests.

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Freedom
By Karl Rahner
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