Arthur Helps (1813–1875) British writer
‘On the Transaction of Business’, p. 85.
Essays written in the Intervals of Business, (1841)
Arthur Helps (1813–1875) British writer
‘On the Transaction of Business’, p. 85.
Essays written in the Intervals of Business, (1841)
Guy Finley (1949) American self-help writer, philosopher, and spiritual teacher, and former professional songwriter and musician
Secrets of Being Unstoppable
“Whatever you get paid attention for is never what you think is most important about yourself.”
David Foster Wallace (1962–2008) American fiction writer and essayist
“Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.”
Lois McMaster Bujold A Civil Campaign
Source: Vorkosigan Saga, A Civil Campaign (1999)
“Relationship Principle 5
Don't believe what anyone tells you about yourself.”
Sherry Argov (1977) American writer
Variant: Don't believe what anyone tells you about yourself.
Source: Why Men Marry Bitches: A Woman's Guide to Winning Her Man's Heart
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) Indian spiritual philosopher
1st Public Talk, Bangalore, India (30 January 1971)
1970s
Michael Moorcock book The War Hound and the World's Pain
Source: The War Hound and the World's Pain (1981), Chapter 3 (p. 42)