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People leave because of their own overts and withholds…

“People leave because of their own overts and withholds. That is the factual fact and the hard-bound rule. A man with a clean heart can’t be hurt. The man or woman who must must must become a victim and depart is departing because of his or her own overts and withholds. It doesn’t matter whether…” quote by L. Ron Hubbard
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“People leave because of their own overts and withholds. That is the factual fact and the hard-bound rule. A man with a clean heart can’t be hurt. The man or woman who must must must become a victim and depart is departing because of his or her own overts and withholds. It doesn’t matter whether the person is departing from a town or a job or a session. The cause is the same.”

L. Ron Hubbard

About This Quote

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

People leave due to their own faults and withheld feelings; a clean-hearted person cannot be harmed, but those who must become victims depart because of personal shortcomings.

In simple terms: People leave because of their own faults and withheld feelings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal responsibility in departures.

Themes

personal responsibility relationships self-awareness

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • job resignations
  • team exits
  • family estrangements

Key Concepts

victimhood fault departure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal faults contribute to your exits?
  • How can you address withheld feelings?
A Different Perspective

Blaming others ignores deeper issues; self-reflection required.

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