Self-contempt in others manifests as anger or contempt toward external objects; if the external target were removed, the person would have to confront their own self-contempt, which is psychologically difficult to admit.

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Speaker

Tim Ferriss

Evidence Quote

it wasn't that this veterinary didn't like animals I think he didn't like himself and when that is though the subject usually must find an area for dislike outside himself else he would have to admit his self contempt

Source

How to Remember What You ReadTim Ferriss
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:10:09 AM

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