Social comparison Quotes

“Comparisons are odious.”

“To inquire and to learn is the function of the mind, By learning I do not mean the mere cultivation of memory or the accumulation of knowledge, but the capacity to think clearly and sanely without illusion, to start from facts and not from beliefs and ideals. There is no learning if thought originates from conclusions. Merely to acquire information of knowledge is to not to learn. Learning implies the love of understanding and the love of doing a thing for itself. Learning is possible only when there is no coercion through influence, thought attachment or threat, through persuasive encouragement or subtle forms of reward. Most people think that learning is encouraged through comparison, whereas the contrary is the fact. Comparison brings about frustration and merely encourages envy, which is called competition. Like other forms of persuasion, comparison prevents learning and breeds fear.”

“Jealousy is the fear of comparison.”

“Comparison is the enemy to creativity.”

“Comparison is the death of joy.”

“In comparison with capitalism, which reconstituted man as an economic animal; in comparison with Marxism, which found man an object made up of organized matter; in comparison with catholicism, which saw him as the unwitting plaything of an imperious unseen power (the Divine Will); in comparison with dialectical materialism, which saw him as unwitting plaything of the deterministic evolution of the means of production- existentialism made man a god”

“There is no need for comparison. Be happy with yourself and find satisfaction in your work.”

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”

“Comparison is a death knell to sibling harmony.”

“Comparison is waste of energy. Every individual is unique with unique talents. Find your passion and live your best life.”