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“Borrow trouble for yourself, if that's your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbours.” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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“Borrow trouble for yourself, if that's your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbours.”

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

If you must invite unnecessary worry into your life, keep it to yourself and do not burden your neighbors with it.

In simple terms: If you worry, don't spread it to others.

Key Takeaway

Keep your anxiety your own.

Themes

self-awareness emotional boundaries responsibility anxiety

Mood

wry cautionary

Type

aphorism advice

When to use this quote

  • venting at work
  • managing anxious thoughts
  • setting boundaries with friends

Key Concepts

emotional labor projection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are my worries really mine to share?
  • How can I process anxiety without offloading?
A Different Perspective

Sharing concerns can build intimacy and help solve problems.

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