It is an amiable illusion, which the shape of our planet prompts, that every man is at the top of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is a pleasant feeling that makes us think we are the center of our own world.
- In plain terms
- We naturally feel like the most important person to ourselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that perspective is subjective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you assume you are right?
- What happens when you step out of your own world?
Another view
This illusion can prevent empathy for those outside our own experience.
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If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me.
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