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"Many people love in themselves what they hate in others"

- E. F. Schumacher

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This quote by E. F. Schumacher speaks with the human propensity to be hypocritical. We often discover ourselves caring particular qualities in ourselves that we find fault with in others. This could be due to a sense of pride or supremacy, or merely due to the fact that we are more flexible of our own shortcomings than those of others. We may also be most likely to recognize the excellent in ourselves than in others, leading us to ignore the exact same qualities in others that we appreciate in ourselves. This quote functions as a tip to be more understanding and accepting of others, and to recognize that we all have our own strengths and weaknesses. It is necessary to be mindful of our own predispositions and to aim to be more unbiased and accepting of others.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by E. F. Schumacher between August 16, 1911 and September 4, 1977. He/she was a famous Economist from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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