Abasement Quote by Aristotle
“It belongs to small-mindedness to be unable to bear either honor or dishonor, either good fortune or bad, but to be filled with conceit when honored and puffed up by trifling good fortune, and to be unable to bear even the smallest dishonor and to deem any chance failure a great misfortune, and to be distressed and annonyed at everything. Moreover the small-minded man is the sort of person to call all slights an insult and dishonor, even those that are due to ignorance or forgetfulness. Small-mindedness is accompanied by pettiness, querulousness, pessimism and self-abasement.”
About This Quote
Small-minded people overreact to praise and criticism, becoming conceited or overly sensitive, and view minor setbacks as catastrophic.
In simple terms: Petty people overreact to success and failure.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and resilience.
Themes
humility
resilience
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- career development
Key Concepts
ego
emotional volatility
perfectionism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure self‑worth beyond others’ opinions?
- What strategies help you stay balanced in success and failure?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on external validation can hinder authentic confidence.
