“Never explain yourself to anyone. Because the
person who likes you does not need one, and the person who dislikes you won’t
believe you.”
This quotation by an unknown author relates
specifically to the need for you to know yourself, to know who you are, and to
avoid the temptation of measuring yourself with other people’s yardsticks.
The
statement is a statement of fact, which does not need any explanation. You do
not need to prove anything to any one but yourself. Those people who know and like
you, will already have sought out the needed information about you, and will
have formed a favorable opinion; and a level of trust. On the other hand, for
those who, for whatever reason, have an unfavorable opinion, no amount of
explanation will be necessarily persuasive; they will always find cause to find
fault.
The
ancient Greek philosopher Socrates in
his teachings often declared:
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“To know
thyself is the beginning of wisdom.”
This statement speaks
loudly and accurately to the fundamental need to know yourself in order to
achieve happiness and peace of mind. Without a true knowledge of yourself, it
will impossible to develop a sense of identity, to understand the qualities
that define you, and to successfully interact with others. With self-knowledge,
there will develop a deeper understanding and a genuine discovery of your inner
needs and an honest and meaningful relationship with yourself. These are the
hallmarks of a confident personality. Leon
Brown, an African-American baseball player and an accomplished author,
placed this in the right context when he advised:
“First know yourself; then you will begin to
understand why things are as they are, and why life is as it is.”
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