Alexander Graham Bell Quote - A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with – a man is what he makes of himself.

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A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with – a man is what he makes of himself.

"A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with – a man is what he makes of himself."

— Alexander Graham Bell

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Author: Alexander Graham Bell
Category: Agency
Tags: Agency Character Determined Effort Encouraging

Meaning of this quote

Personal development depends substantially on what people do with their abilities, though opportunities and circumstances also matter.

Key takeaway: Build skills through deliberate practice without ignoring the support and resources you need.

Origin of the quote

Published source: Orison Swett Marden, How They Succeeded (1901), chapter II: Bell Telephone Talk.

Who actually said this?

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Wording matched in Marden’s published interview with Bell; punctuation and typography vary.

Attributed author: Alexander Graham Bell

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