This is the Modern Man. The man who seeks himself without ever seeking, because he does not want to find; The man who does not hesitate to criticize the other, although he behaves in the same way;

Cristiane Serruya
This is the Modern Man. The man who seeks himself...
This is the Modern Man. The man who seeks himself...
This is the Modern Man. The man who seeks himself...
This is the Modern Man. The man who seeks himself...
About This Quote

In the modern world, we are obsessed with self-improvement and self-analysis. In this quote, Atticus Finch is telling Scout that she should be proud of her intelligence and not live in a state of constant self-doubt. For her, the greatest happiness comes from knowing who you are and living a life of integrity.

Source: The Modern Man: A Philosophical Divagation About The Evil Banality Of Daily Acts

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