“The largest part of what we call 'personality' is determined by how we've opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness”
— Alain de Botton
Simplified Meaning:
Our personality is mostly shaped by how we choose to protect ourselves from feeling worried or sad.
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Anxiety Coping strategies Emotional well-being Identity Mental health Personal development Personality Psychology Sadness Self-defense mechanismsFEATURED QUOTES