Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A man's personal defects will commonly have with the rest of the world precisely that importance which they have to himself. If he makes light of them, so will other men.


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Summary

This quote suggests that a person's flaws and imperfections will be seen as significant to others based on how much importance they hold to themselves. If someone chooses to downplay or not take their personal defects seriously, others are likely to follow suit and not deem them as significant either. In other words, the way a person views and addresses their own weaknesses will influence how others perceive and react to them.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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