"The difficulty we have in accepting responsibility for our behavior lies in the desire to avoid the pain of the consequences of that behavior"
- M. Scott Peck
About this Quote
This quote by M. Scott Peck speaks to the difficulty of accepting responsibility for our own habits. It suggests that we often prevent taking responsibility for our actions because we fear the prospective consequences of those actions. We may hesitate of the emotional discomfort that could come from dealing with the repercussions of our behavior, or the capacity for physical or monetary damage. This quote highlights the importance of taking obligation for our actions, in spite of the worry of possible repercussions. It motivates us to recognize that, while the effects of our behavior might be painful, accepting duty for our actions is a vital part of individual growth and development.
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