Each incapable of knowing the others virtue, because like all children they only wanted to be known, and cared little about giving that gift to others
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People fail to appreciate others' virtues because they are self-centered and crave recognition rather than offering it.
- In plain terms
- We ignore others' good qualities because we only care about being noticed ourselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Shift focus from seeking approval to appreciating others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last appreciate someone without asking for something?
- How often do you seek attention over giving it?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex social interactions as mere childishness.
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