Dismissal Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“Favor exalts a man above his equals, but his dismissal from that favor places him below them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Caractères, 1651
Favor elevates a person above peers, but losing it drops them below.
In simple terms: Favor lifts, loss drops.
Key Takeaway
Beware of relying on external approval.
Themes
pride
humility
social status
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- political ambition
- personal relationships
- career advancement
- public reputation
Key Concepts
ego
hierarchy
reversal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain self-worth when status changes?
- What values remain when favor is lost?
A Different Perspective
Favor is fleeting; external validation can be unstable.
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