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Pride makes us unapproachable. (...) But if a person…

“Pride makes us unapproachable. (...) But if a person possesses a realistic assessment of who she is, whence she's come, and where her place is in the scheme of things, she has a good chance of accepting others for who they are, whence they've come, and what their place is in the scheme of things…” quote by Dennis Okholm
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““Pride makes us unapproachable. (...) But if a person possesses a realistic assessment of who she is, whence she's come, and where her place is in the scheme of things, she has a good chance of accepting others for who they are, whence they've come, and what their place is in the scheme of things-- without necessarily approving of all that is included in the assessment.””

Dennis Okholm

About This Quote

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

A realistic self‑view fosters humility and openness to others, while pride creates distance and judgment.

In simple terms: Seeing yourself clearly helps you accept others.

Key Takeaway

Practice honest self‑assessment.

Themes

humility self‑awareness acceptance

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride affect your relationships?
  • Can self‑awareness replace judgment?
A Different Perspective

Pride can still dominate despite self‑knowledge.

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