Quote by Jon Katz

It is difficult to see ourselves as we are. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to have good friends, lovers or others who will do us the good service of telling us the truth about ourselves. When we don't, we can so easily delude ourselves, lose a sense of truth about ourselves, and our conscience loses power and purpose. Mostly, we tell ourselves what we would like to hear. We lose our way.

It is difficult to see ourselves as we are. Sometimes we are

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of receiving honest feedback from others in order to maintain a clear understanding of ourselves. Often, we may deceive ourselves and believe what we want to hear, leading to a distorted perception of who we truly are. Having trustworthy people in our lives who are willing to confront us with the truth can guide us back to an honest self-awareness, preventing us from losing our sense of direction and grounding our conscience. Without this external perspective, we run the risk of becoming lost and disconnected from our purpose.

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