One of the most strongly held beliefs in Ethical Culture is in the inherent worth of every human being. Each individual human life has an inestimable value, and has something unique and irreplaceable to offer to the greater whole of society. Not every person fulfills this potential; in fact very few are able to completely realize their full human potential during their lifetime. But we all strive to realize this potential inside ourselves, and encourage others in turn to recognize their own uniqueness and distinctive worth.