Quote by A. R. Orage, Essays and Aphorism

The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything until we can be impartial about our own organism.

The observation of others is coloured by our inability to ob

Summary

This quote emphasizes the subjective nature of our observations of others. It suggests that our perceptions of others are influenced by our inability to objectively observe ourselves. In order to be truly fair and impartial in our assessments of others, we must first achieve the ability to impartially observe and understand our own selves. Only then can we hope to accurately perceive and judge others without the biases and distortions triggered by our own personal perspectives.

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By A. R. Orage, Essays and Aphorism

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