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“He who has learned not to intrude his emotions upon his fellows has also learned not to intrude them upon himself.” quote by Geoffrey Household
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““He who has learned not to intrude his emotions upon his fellows has also learned not to intrude them upon himself.””

Geoffrey Household

About This Quote

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

Restraint in expressing emotions protects both others and oneself.

In simple terms: Holding back feelings shields others and self.

Key Takeaway

Practice emotional self‑control.

Themes

self‑restraint empathy inner peace

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is sharing emotions beneficial?
  • How to balance honesty and restraint?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing emotions may hinder authenticity.

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