(no subject)
I ought to remind myself that although it is imperative that i do my best to fulfill my potential, i will always fall short. (Owing to my unreasonably high expectations amongst other flaws.) But this will not diminish my value as a person.
Kant said that if, unfortunately, someone is unable to revel in fulfilling the true potential of their good will, their very existence would have them shine like a jewel. They are wholly valuable in themselves. Whether they are useful or useless, whether they are greatly productive or not is secondary, such considerations would not add or subtract their true, inherent value.