There's an old saying, "It takes one to know one," is usually used in a negative way, and in fact, others may identify clues in behavior that based on experience, lead to negative impressions. It's something to keep in mind, that thieves tend to believe everyone is stealing. Dishonest people suspect others of being deceitful. In short, accusations and negative perceptions are in a vast number of cases, self-reports.
However, the good news is that there's a flip side. Good qualities can be identified in the same way. Compassionate people, those who are honest, generous, insightful, etc., can relate to the same traits in others, the same goes for all the other good stuff that comprises who we are.
Hence a great path to self-understanding is to look for things to admire in others. The ability to see the good in others validates one's own authenticity. Seeing the beauty in others generates an "honest reflection."
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