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“Your opinions are your symptoms.” quote by Tom Stoppard
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“Your opinions are your symptoms.”

Tom Stoppard

About This Quote

Source Play: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, 1966

People's expressed views reveal their underlying emotional or psychological state.

In simple terms: Opinions show inner feelings.

Key Takeaway

Notice what feelings lie behind statements.

Themes

self-awareness communication psychology

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conversations
  • therapy sessions
  • team meetings
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions might be hidden behind your statements?
  • How can you discern feeling from opinion?
A Different Perspective

People may mask true feelings with rational arguments.

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