Bystander Quote by Daniel Goleman
“Like secondhand smoke, the leakage of emotions can make a bystander an innocent casualty of someone else's toxic state.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence, 1995
Emotional overflow can affect observers, making them victims of another's distress.
In simple terms: Emotions can harm bystanders.
Manage emotional expression to protect others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family gatherings
- social media
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set healthy emotional limits?
- What signs show emotional leakage?
Suppressing emotions may cause internal stress.