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“Some of the things he’s said over the past few days are starting to make sense, and I begin to feel more and more like the people I despise. He told me outright that he would answer anything if I just asked, yet I chose to believe the rumours about him instead. No wonder he was so irritated with…” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““Some of the things he’s said over the past few days are starting to make sense, and I begin to feel more and more like the people I despise. He told me outright that he would answer anything if I just asked, yet I chose to believe the rumours about him instead. No wonder he was so irritated with me. I was treating him just like everyone else treats me.””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Novel: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, 2016

The narrator realizes they are adopting the same hostile mindset toward someone they once despised, recognizing their own bias and the power of rumors.

In simple terms: Realizing you’re becoming what you hate.

Key Takeaway

Beware of letting rumors shape your behavior.

Themes

bias self-awareness relationships

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

psychology social perception empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you verify facts before judging?
  • What steps can you take to avoid repeating past patterns?
A Different Perspective

Assuming intentions based on rumors can damage trust.

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