Quote by John Dewey

The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.

The self is not something ready-made, but something in conti

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of self is not predetermined or fixed, but rather a product of constant development shaped by the choices and actions that an individual engages in. It implies that a person's identity and character are not predetermined by external factors, but rather are determined by the deliberate decisions they make and the actions they take. In other words, our true sense of self is built over time through the choices we make in shaping our lives.

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