“One could only damage oneself through the harm one did to others. One could never get directly at oneself.”
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French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, sc… 1905–1980Related quotes
In a letter to her parents, Worpswede, 10 September 1899; as quoted in Voicing our visions, – Writings by women artists; ed. Mara R. Witzling, Universe New York, 1991, p. 199
1899
Quoted in: The Artist, Vol. 93 (1978) p. 5.
1970s
Source: The Importance of Being Earnest
“If one doesn't respect oneself one can have neither love nor respect for others.”
Budo Secrets (2002)
Context: Jigoro Kano's Five Principles of Judo:
1. Carefully observe oneself and one's situation, carefully observe others, and carefully observe one's environment,
2. Seize the initiative in whatever you undertake,
3. Consider fully, act decisively,
4. Know when to stop,
5. Keep to the middle.
“One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human.”
"La vida es difícil. Para estar en paz con uno mismo hay que decir la verdad. Para estar en paz con el prójimo hay que mentir."
Descanso de caminantes, 2001.