Sue GraftonInsecure people have a special sensitivity for anything that finally confirms their own low opinion of themselves.
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Insecure people have a special sensitivity for anything that finally confirms their own low opinion of themselves. This quote means that we often defend our low opinions of ourselves by drawing attention to any way we can find to criticise others.
Source: B Is For Burglar
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