Those who are offended by something are most often those who deserve to be offended by it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often react negatively to things that reflect their own flaws or actions.
- In plain terms
- Those offended often deserve it because of their own behavior.
- What can you take from it?
- Reflect on your own actions when feeling offended.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did your own action cause offense?
- How do you handle criticism?
Another view
Not all offense is justified; genuine wrongs exist.
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