It looks as if there were a single ultimate goal for mankind, a far goal toward which all persons strive. This is called variously by different authors self-actualization, self-realization, integration, psychological health, individuation, autonomy, creativity, productivity, but they all agree that this amounts to realizing the potentialities of the person, that is to say, becoming fully human, everything that person can be.
Abraham MaslowCommon sense means living in the world as it is today; but creative people are people who don't want the world as it is today but want to make another world.
Abraham MaslowWe need not take refuge in supernatural gods to explain our saints and sages and heroes and statesmen, as if to explain our disbelief that mere unaided human beings could be that good or wise.
Abraham MaslowIf you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life.
Abraham Maslow