The full expression of personality depends upon its being inflated by social prestige; it is a social privilege. [p.64]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personality needs social prestige to be fully expressed, making it a privilege rather than an inherent trait.
- In plain terms
- To express your personality fully, you need social status and it is a privilege.
- What can you take from it?
- Social standing is often required for true self-expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does personality require recognition?
- Who gets to express their personality?
Another view
This ignores internal self-expression that does not rely on external recognition.
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