When a man begins to know himself a little he will see in himself many things that are bound to horrify him. So long as a man is not horrified at himself he knows nothing about himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing yourself reveals disturbing truths; without horror at oneself, one knows nothing.
- In plain terms
- Self knowledge shows bad parts of yourself; if you feel no horror, you know nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that self knowledge includes facing your flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you avoid seeing?
- How honest are you?
Another view
Self horror is not the only sign of knowledge.
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