Assertiveness Quote by Cathy Guisewite
“There are self-awareness groups, to help you discover who you really are ... encounter groups, to help you deal with who you really are ... assertiveness training groups to help you stand up for who you really are ... Suddenly, the only way to become an individual is to join a group.”
About This Quote
Source Comic Strip: Hi and Lois, 1990s
Joining groups can paradoxically help you discover and assert your true self.
In simple terms: Groups aid self‑discovery and assertiveness.
Use groups to shape individuality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- support groups
- therapy circles
- assertiveness workshops
- team projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay authentic in groups?
- When is solitude better?
Group pressure may dilute uniqueness.