Wilhelm von Humboldt Quotes

You might think that it would he the natural desire of every man to develop as an independent personality, but this does not seem to be true.

I never had a role model. I ended up wanting to be the best version of myself.

Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life, which is the sine qua non in becoming an integrated person.

What I wanted to do and what I needed to do was something entirely different, and through reading Roussel I learned that I could do what I wanted all on my own and that I didn't have to rely on what had actually happened in my somewhat limited life and reading.

Nothing goes further toward a man's liberation than the act of surviving his need for character.

You need to write on your own and produce your own life.

You can't base your life on other people's expectations.

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality.

It was important to me and, I think, important to my parents that I be on my own and figure things out on my own and kind of forge my own path, and I'm really grateful for that.

Everyone is different, and each has to create his or her own path, irrespective of who their parents are.

I don't really compare myself to anyone. Growing up, sure you have your favorite players or guys you try to emulate, but I'm just trying to be the best me I can be.

It is only by giving people the tools to empower themselves will they be able to achieve their potential.

I know that I'm in grime, but I had to separate myself and do things myself.

We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.

We cannot work for others without working for ourselves.

My life choices are not supposed to be the gateway to somebody else's. That's my journey.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

Everybody makes his path differently.

But the whole point of liberation is that you get out. Restructure your life. Act by yourself.

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

What don't I want to learn? I have how-to books, history, nature. Ain't nobody here saying, 'You'd better learn this.' But I still think I've got a head on my shoulders, and it pleases me.

The best thing we can do is develop our own.

Be yourself, take control of your life.

I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence.

I don't think anybody can be told how to act. I think you can give advice. But you have to find your own way through it.