Long Quote by Martin Buber
“So long as you "have" yourself, have yourself as an object, your experience of man is only as of a thing among things.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: I and Thou, 1923
Seeing yourself as an object reduces human connection to mere things.
In simple terms: Objectifying self limits relationships.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic selfhood over objectification.
Themes
identity
relationships
existence
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- team building
- self‑esteem workshops
Key Concepts
existentialism
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience yourself as subject vs. object?
- Can objectivity ever deepen connection?
A Different Perspective
Self‑objectification can be a coping mechanism.
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