Quote by William James

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we can't tolerate.

We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is

Summary

This quote highlights the human desire for constructive criticism from friends, as it helps us grow and improve. However, the quote mentions that we are unable to handle criticism when it comes from someone we dislike or have a negative relationship with. It suggests that our acceptance of feedback is influenced by our perception of the person delivering it, revealing a common inconsistency in our behavior when it comes to accepting criticism.

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