Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Undeserved praise causes more pangs of conscience later than undeserved blame, but probably only for this reason, that our power of judgment are more completely exposed by being over praised than by being unjustly underestimated.

Undeserved praise causes more pangs of conscience later than

Summary

This quote suggests that receiving unwarranted praise can have a greater negative impact on our conscience compared to receiving unwarranted criticism. The explanation given is that when we are excessively praised, our abilities and judgment come under closer scrutiny and are more likely to be revealed as flawed or lacking. In contrast, when we are unjustly underestimated or criticized, our true capabilities may remain hidden or unexplored. Thus, the quote implies that the vulnerability and exposure that result from receiving too much praise can lead to greater guilt or self-doubt.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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