It is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are. —Max De Pree
“It is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are.”

Max De Pree author, former CEO of Herman Miller, Inc.

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Anonymous AUGUST 22, 2018
To my fellow quote fan!!
Anonymous AUGUST 22, 2018
So true
Anonymous AUGUST 22, 2018
Very good, something really to think about

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