Le refus des louanges est un desir d'etre loue deux fois.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Refusing praise is often a desire to be praised twice.
- In plain terms
- Pretending humility just to get more praise.
- What can you take from it?
- False humility reveals true vanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you deny compliments?
- Are you seeking attention?
Another view
Genuine people do refuse praise sincerely.
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