It should not be expected that what is spiritual can be brought before the eyes, before the senses. It must be experienced inwardly and spiritually.
Rudolf SteinerRead
If I meet other people and criticize their weaknesses, I rob myself of higher cognitive power. But if I try to enter deeply and lovingly into another person's good qualities, I gather in that force.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focusing on others' strengths enhances our own understanding and cognitive abilities.
This quote emphasizes the importance of positivity in our interactions with others. Criticizing others only diminishes our cognitive potential, while recognizing and appreciating the good qualities in people enriches our own thinking and understanding.
Themes
CognitiveStrengthPositivityAppreciationCriticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to promote collaboration and positive feedback.
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