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“I have not know a worthy son to whom his mother appeared ugly.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“I have not know a worthy son to whom his mother appeared ugly.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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Source Speech: 1930s, "On Social Perception" address

He expresses that a mother may view her son as undesirable, highlighting societal judgments and self‑esteem issues.

In simple terms: A mother may see her son as unappealing.

Key Takeaway

Challenge negative self‑image.

Themes

family self‑esteem social perception

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • parenting advice
  • self‑acceptance
  • cultural norms
  • mental health

Key Concepts

stigma identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do societal views affect self‑worth?
  • What can change negative perceptions?
A Different Perspective

Perception can be influenced by bias.

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