Encouragement Quote by Dylan Moran
“People will kill you over time, and how they'll kill you is with tiny, harmless phrases, like 'be realistic.'”
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up routine, 2018
People can undermine you subtly with seemingly harmless advice, eroding confidence.
In simple terms: Tiny phrases like “be realistic” can kill you over time.
Key Takeaway
Guard against limiting language.
Themes
communication
psychology
power dynamics
Mood
skeptical
defensive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- social media comments
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- Which phrases have you internalized?
- How can you reframe them positively?
A Different Perspective
Some realism can be constructive, not destructive.
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