Foolish man Quote by Osho
“A foolish man comes to you and says you are very intelligent--and in fact,you can look intelligent only to a foolish man.If he is more intelligent than you,of course you will not look intelligent to him.So a foolish man comes and certifies your intelligence ,and you are very happy.You look beautiful only to an ugly man.If he is more beautiful than you,you will look ugly--because it is all relative.And you are certified by ugly people that you are beautiful,and you are tremendously happy. What type of intelligence is this,which has to be certified by foolish people?What type of beauty is this,which has to be certified by ugly people? It is completely false.It is idiotic!”
About This Quote
Self‑esteem based on others’ flawed judgments is unreliable and leads to false confidence.
In simple terms: Confidence from unqualified praise is shaky.
Key Takeaway
Seek validation from inner standards, not external fools.
Themes
self‑esteem
validation
relativity
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- leadership
- mental health
Key Concepts
philosophy
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal criteria define your worth?
- How do you differentiate genuine feedback from flattery?
A Different Perspective
External validation can be deceptive and harmful.
