Observations Quote by Alexander Pope
“To observations which ourselves we make, we grow more partial for th' observer's sake.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: An Essay on Man, 1733
We become biased toward those we observe, favoring them.
In simple terms: Observation creates bias toward the observer.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and check observational bias.
Themes
bias
observation
human nature
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- research
- media consumption
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your perspective shape your judgments?
- Can you identify a time you favored someone because you observed them more?
A Different Perspective
Bias may be unconscious and hard to detect.
