Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

We are ashamed of our thoughts and often see them brought forth by others.

We are ashamed of our thoughts and often see them brought fo

Summary

This quote suggests that we may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about the thoughts and ideas that we have, to the point where we prefer for them to be expressed by someone else instead of owning them ourselves. It implies that we may fear judgment or rejection from others if our thoughts are revealed, leading us to rely on others as a way to indirectly express our own inner desires or beliefs. This quote highlights the internal conflict and self-consciousness that can arise surrounding our thoughts and the vulnerability we may feel in sharing them openly.

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