"No man really knows about other human beings. The best he can do is to suppose that they are like himself"
- John Steinbeck
About this Quote
John Steinbeck's quote speaks with the trouble of comprehending the inner lives of other individuals. He recommends that, despite our best efforts, we can never really know what another individual is thinking or feeling. We can just make assumptions based upon our own experiences and perspectives. This quote highlights the importance of compassion and understanding in our relationships with others. We must strive to be open-minded and accepting of the differences in between ourselves and others. We need to also acknowledge that our own experiences and point of views are limited, which we can never ever genuinely understand what another individual is going through. By doing so, we can develop a more thoughtful and understanding world.
This quote is written / told by John Steinbeck between February 27, 1902 and December 20, 1968. He was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 39 other quotes.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
