Dew-platt Quote by Dew Platt
““I hate gossips. I really do. I often wonder where they get the time and effort they put into either digging or fabricating so called *facts* about others. But these ridiculous creatures are a prime example of how the self-communal can try to injure and diminish the self-that-is. Now you know where the home of the self esteem is. It is not merely within the self. It is within the self-that-is. It is not within the self in relation. This can never hold true. Any sense of self estimation you get from the communal can never hold essentially true.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal development talk, date unknown
The speaker condemns gossip, arguing it harms the authentic self and that self‑esteem must come from within, not from others’ opinions.
In simple terms: Gossip damages true self‑esteem, which should be internal.
Key Takeaway
Seek internal validation, avoid gossip.
Themes
self‑esteem
authenticity
social influence
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- online forums
- family gatherings
- social media
- workplace
Key Concepts
psychology
identity
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate constructive feedback from harmful gossip?
- What internal practices reinforce self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective
Gossip can sometimes serve as social bonding, complicating its outright rejection.
