The first thing to learn in intercourse with others is non-interference with their own peculiar ways of being happy, provided those ways do not assume to interfere by violence with ours. No one has insight into all the ideals. No one should presume to judge them off-hand. The pretension to dogmatize about them in each other is the root of most human injustices and cruelties, and the trait in human character most likely to make the angels weep.
Author: William James
Source: The Marginalian (Brain Pickings)
Subjects: Life & Society, Personal Improvement, Prejudice and Stereotype, Psychology | Behavior, Relationships
Source: The Marginalian (Brain Pickings)
Subjects: Life & Society, Personal Improvement, Prejudice and Stereotype, Psychology | Behavior, Relationships
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