Others' Opinions Quote by Osho
““Whatever has been said about you by others, simply drop it. It is absolutely crap. They don’t know about themselves; what can they say about you which can be truthful? And the opinions that you have collected from others … just try to watch from whom you are collecting your opinions. They are not from a Gautam Buddha, or from a Jesus, or from a Socrates; they are from people who are as ignorant as you are. They are simply passing on others’ opinions that have been given to them.””
About This Quote
External judgments are unreliable; they reflect the speaker’s ignorance more than any truth about you.
In simple terms: Ignore others’ opinions about you.
Key Takeaway
Self‑validation outweighs external validation.
Themes
self‑esteem
critical thinking
perception
wisdom
authenticity
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- receiving criticism at work
- reading online comments
- family advice
- peer pressure
- social media feedback
Key Concepts
subjectivity
social influence
ego
Practical Applications
- personal development
- coaching
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate constructive feedback from baseless opinion?
- What internal criteria guide your self‑assessment?
