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“He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.”

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Vanity of Human Wishes, 1749

Undervaluing oneself leads to demeaning others; undervaluing others leads to oppression.

In simple terms: Self‑respect shapes how we treat others.

Key Takeaway

Respect yourself to respect others.

Themes

self‑worth respect power dynamics

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • relationships
  • team building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your self‑value say about your treatment of others?
  • How can you foster mutual respect?
A Different Perspective

Self‑esteem can be fragile; external validation may be needed.

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