Believe Quote by William Faulkner
“Man knows so little about his fellows. In his eyes all men or women act upon what he believes would motivate him if he were mad enough to do what that other man or woman is doing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, 20th century literature
People act based on their own motivations, not on others' expectations, revealing limited understanding of others.
In simple terms: We act on our own motives, not others'.
Seek to understand others' motives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you assume others share your motivations?
- How can you better gauge others' drives?
Assuming others think like us leads to misinterpretation.