Few men have been admired by their own households.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those closest to a person often see their flaws and lack admiration.
- In plain terms
- Family members rarely admire the person they live with.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimacy often reduces admiration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we admire strangers more than neighbors?
- How does proximity affect respect?
Another view
Some people earn deep respect from their own families.
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