Quote by Thomas Szasz

People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something that one finds. It is something one creates.

People often say that this or that person has not yet found

Summary

This quote challenges the belief that an individual must search for their true identity or purpose. Rather, it suggests that one's sense of self is not merely waiting to be discovered, but rather is formed through personal choices and actions. It emphasizes the idea that we have the power to shape our own identity and should actively engage in self-development to create the person we want to become.

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