Blame Quote by Shannon A. Thompson
““I would only blame myself if something happened to you.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode, 2020
Take responsibility for others' outcomes, but recognize limits of control.
In simple terms: Only blame yourself if you cause harm.
Key Takeaway
Own your impact.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
accountability
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family
- workplace
- friendships
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to accept blame?
- How do you set healthy boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Blaming oneself for others' misfortunes can be unhealthy.
![“She had heard it was easy to blame others for one's own failures. But that wasn't exactly accurate. It was easy to blame herself for what had happened--hard to live with it. [...] It was hard to blame them, harder still to live with the need to blame them.” quote by Frank Beddor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50b/frank-beddor-8556_blame_she-had-heard-it-was-easy-to-blame-other_1952038.jpg)
