Individual people have always been more important to her than to me. It's my weakness, that I don't have her awareness of other people's feelings
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to valuing individuals less than others do, citing a lack of emotional awareness.
- In plain terms
- I care less about people than she does because I don't notice feelings as well.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness of one's lack of empathy can be a first step toward improvement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from noticing feelings?
- How can you improve empathy?
Another view
Admitting weakness without a plan for change limits its utility.
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