One of the reasons it has seemed so difficult for a person to change his habits, his personality, or his way of life, has been that heretofore nearly all efforts at change have been directed to the circumference of the self, so to speak, rather than to the center.

Summary

This quote suggests that changing oneself has been difficult because most efforts focus on external aspects of a person rather than addressing the core, inner self. It implies that true transformative change requires delving deeper to the center of one's beliefs, values, and habits, rather than merely altering superficial behaviors. By shifting the focus inward, this quote suggests that individuals may have a greater chance of successfully changing their personality, habits, or way of life.

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