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“Excessive indulgence to others, especially to children is in fact only self-indulgence under an alias.” quote by Augustus William Hare
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“Excessive indulgence to others, especially to children is in fact only self-indulgence under an alias.”

Augustus William Hare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Overindulging others, especially children, is essentially self‑indulgence disguised as generosity.

In simple terms: Indulgence to others is self‑indulgence.

Key Takeaway

Practice balanced generosity.

Themes

self‑care parenting boundaries

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • education
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

psychology of giving self‑interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize genuine generosity?
  • What boundaries are healthy for you?
A Different Perspective

Hard to set limits without feeling guilty.

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