“Whoever despises himself still respects himself as one who despises”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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Simplified Meaning:
When someone dislikes themselves, they still recognize and acknowledge that they are the one who feels this self-hatred. It means that even in self-criticism, there's a kind of respect or acknowledgment of one's own feelings. For example, if a person feels they are bad at their job and constantly puts themselves down, they are still paying attention to their own opinion about their abilities. This shows they value their own judgment, even if it's negative. In everyday life, this can help someone understand that no matter how harsh they are on themselves, there's always a part of them that knows they're important enough to judge. Recognizing this can be the first step to changing negative self-perceptions and becoming kinder to oneself.
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