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[Caitlin Bree]

I just saw this thought provoking quote by Shannon Alder: "Often those that criticize others reveal what he himself lacks."

[scotttie]

That is a very good question.

I'll have to think about it.

[croemer]

Hmm...you make a good point there. Anyone know?

[terrier3]

I think they often have very HIGH self esteem.

They can't see their own faults...just the faults of others.

[bikerbabe]

It's called rigid thinking. My way or the highway.

[RainCityGirl]

No. I think they have a total lack of awareness.

[scotttie]

On 3/25/2015 terrier3 said:

I think they often have very HIGH self esteem.

They can't see their own faults...just the faults of others.

I think this is most likely the case.

[dooBdoo]

"hypocrite: a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs."

I think it's most often someone whose ego gets in the way of their ability to be self-aware.

I wonder if they're a bit broken inside and reacting to silent or invisible pain.

[Alter Ego]

I've often felt that the only way some people can feel good about themselves is by putting down other people. I'm sure it's not the only reason - but can you really see somebody with high self esteem going on somebody's Facebook page to troll? Why would they bother?

[bikerbabe]

See, now I looked at the quote not the thread title. Someone who criticizes others isn't necessarily a hypocrite.