Polite Quote by Ambrose Bierce
““n. Our polite recognition of another’s resemblance to ourselves.””
About This Quote
Source Dictionary entry: 1911, Ambrose Bierce's "The Devil's Dictionary"
Recognizing others' similarities to ourselves is a polite way of acknowledging shared traits.
In simple terms: Seeing ourselves in others is a courteous acknowledgment.
Key Takeaway
Notice common humanity in interactions.
Themes
empathy
social perception
humility
communication
Mood
thoughtful
observational
Type
philosophical
insightful
When to use this quote
- networking
- conflict resolution
- team building
- teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you used similarity to ease tension?
- How does this affect genuine connection?
A Different Perspective
Politeness may hide true feelings.
![“ABNORMAL, adj. Not conforming to standard. In matters of thought and conduct, to be independent is to be abnormal, to be abnormal is to be detested. Wherefore the lexicographer adviseth a striving toward the straiter [sic] resemblance of the Average Man than he hath to himself. Whoso attaineth…” quote by Ambrose Bierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/029/ambrose-bierce-140_abnormal_abnormal-adj-not-conforming-to-standard_793483.jpg)
