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Read & copy the quotation
“The man who is self-reliant does not live in the shadow of some one else's greatness; he thinks for himself, depends on himself, and acts for himself.”
- Source
- The Majesty of Calmness
- Date
- 1900
Meaning of “The man who is self-reliant does not live…”
Self-reliance is defined as independent judgment and action rather than imitation of someone whose reputation is already established.
Where does it come from?
The Majesty of Calmness, “The Dignity of Self-Reliance.” Jordan’s ideal of independence is period self-development writing; it does not require isolation or refusal of legitimate help.
