Adjustment Quote by Bernard Baruch
“Get to know yourself. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see. Know also when you actually have thought through to the nature of the thing with which you are dealing and when you are not thinking at all... Knowing yourself and knowing the facts, you can judge whether you can change the situation so it is more to your liking. If you cannot--or if you do not know how to improve on things--then discipline yourself to the adjustments that will be necessary.”
About This Quote
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Understanding personal biases and knowledge gaps enables clearer judgment and effective action.
In simple terms: Know yourself and the facts to judge situations.
Key Takeaway
Self‑awareness guides better decisions.
Themes
self‑knowledge
judgment
discipline
adaptation
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- coaching
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
critical thinking
self‑assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish between bias and insight?
- When should you seek external help?
A Different Perspective
Self‑knowledge alone cannot change external constraints; action may be limited.
