Being Quote by Asa Larsson
“The feeling of being an underdog, not belonging, is very much me. You harbour a little feeling of resentment towards the 'upper dog'.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Lived, 2017
Feeling like an underdog creates resentment toward those perceived as privileged.
In simple terms: Underdog feelings cause resentment toward the privileged.
Key Takeaway
Address feelings of exclusion constructively.
Themes
social class
resentment
identity
Mood
melancholic
critical
Type
novelistic
psychological
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- social media interactions
- political activism
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your underdog feeling?
- How can you channel it positively?
A Different Perspective
Risk of fostering bitterness.
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![“Something in me was always watching life from the outside, permanently obsessed with the notion of belonging vs. not-belonging [to a group]. It did not make for a happy childhood, but it was excellent training for a writer.” quote by Barbara Kingsolver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/887/barbara-kingsolver-200_belonging_something-in-me-was-always-watching-life_2500621.jpg)
