A compliment about one’s nature is more important because a person has to choose how to behave, whilst a compliment about one’s appearance doesn’t mean overly much because there is no choice involved there.

Julie Garwood
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The idea of not having a choice is a common misconception. Yes, we have the freedom to choose the way we act and how we present ourselves, but our behavior and appearance are largely influenced by others. You cannot always control what people think of you or how they treat you. But you can choose how you respond.

Life is the choice between two paths: one leading toward suffering and one toward joy.

Source: The Prize

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