Egos appear by setting themselves apart from other egos.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Egos define themselves by distinguishing from others.
- In plain terms
- We know who we are by comparing ourselves to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-definition often relies on separation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define yourself?
Another view
Not all self-definition requires opposition.
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