Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things. (5)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disturbance comes not from events themselves but from the judgments we attach to them.
- In plain terms
- We are upset by our interpretations, not the events.
- What can you take from it?
- Reframe judgments to reduce distress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role do judgments play in emotional pain?
- How can you change harmful judgments?
Another view
Some events cause genuine harm regardless of judgment.
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