Despises Quote by William Congreve
“She likes herself, yet others hates, For that which in herself she prizes; And while she laughs at them, forgets She is the thing that she despises.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Double, 1693
She is self‑loving yet despises herself, mocking others while ignoring her own flaws.
In simple terms: Self‑love mixed with self‑hatred and hypocrisy.
Recognize and reconcile inner contradictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- self‑help
- social interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑esteem become self‑criticism?
- What habits reveal hidden self‑hatred?
Self‑love can blind one to personal faults.