Boasters Quote by Lysa TerKeurst
“Those who constantly try to impress others will quickly depress themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Uninvited, 2017
Seeking others' approval leads to self‑depression and loss of authentic self.
In simple terms: Impressing others harms you.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic self over approval.
Themes
self‑esteem
authenticity
social pressure
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
personal development
psychological
When to use this quote
- social media use
- career networking
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt pressure to impress?
- How can you differentiate healthy feedback from ego‑driven praise?
A Different Perspective
May ignore constructive feedback that can help growth.
![“What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born. [Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu? Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f22/horace-172_boasters_what-will-this-boaster-produce-worthy-of_552304.jpg)
