Quote by George Gurdjieff

A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.

A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die

Summary

This quote by James Joyce suggests that personal growth and transformation occur through a series of stages or awakenings. To truly be born into a new version of oneself, a person must experience the death of their old self or beliefs. This metaphorical death allows for the emergence of a new and awakened perspective, leading to personal development and growth. The quote emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, in which one must go through various transformations in order to truly evolve and experience rebirth.

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