Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

You commit a sin of omission if you do not utilize all the power that is within you. All men have claims on man, and to the man with special talents, this is a very special claim. It is required that a man take part in the actions and clashes of his time that the peril of being judged not to have lived at all.


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This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes suggests that not fully utilizing one's own abilities and potential is akin to committing a sin of omission. He emphasizes that every individual carries a responsibility towards their fellow human beings and society as a whole, especially those gifted with unique talent. It is essential for individuals to actively engage with the challenges and conflicts of their time in order to avoid the possibility of being deemed to have not truly lived at all.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes
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