The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.
Francois De La RochefoucauldRead
You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often overestimate how much others think about them, and realizing this can reduce worry about their opinions.
Olin Miller's quote highlights the often-ignored truth that most people are too wrapped up in their own lives to concern themselves with others' opinions. By understanding that people tend to focus on themselves rather than evaluating us, we can free ourselves from unnecessary anxiety and self-consciousness, allowing us to live more authentically.
Themes
WorryOpinionsSelfFreedomAnxiety
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about self-esteem, to encourage people to be themselves.
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