In a basic sense, the greater the development of each individual the more able, more effective, and less needy of limiting or restricting others she or he will be.

Jean Baker Miller
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The greater the development of each individual the more able, more effective, and less needy of limiting or restricting others she or he will be. This quote is a classic that continues to inspire people today. It says that as individuals develop, they are able to grow in ways that are self-reliant. As they grow, they are able to have less need for others. This quote also drives home the idea that as individuals develop, their reliance on others increases.

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