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Proclaimed Quotes

Short lines on claims, labels, and humility

These proclaimed quotes open with a wry jab at how loosely certain therapists apply the label of co-dependency to nearly everyone. See Bunch quotes for a related theme.

Some therapists have proclaimed: 'Co-dependency is anything, and everyone is co-dependent.'

Quotes by Melody Beattie

I'm no saint. I'm no angel. I never proclaimed to be.

Quotes by Chad Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

What connects these proclaimed sayings?
Both lines question how labels and claims get applied, one skeptically and one with quiet humility.
Does one saying criticize a specific label?
Yes, it pokes fun at how loosely certain therapists apply the term co-dependency to almost anyone.
Does the other saying involve self-image?
Yes, it is a humble denial of ever claiming to be a saint or an angel.
Is the tone here mostly critical or humble?
It shifts between a critical jab at overused labels and a genuinely humble self-assessment.
Who would relate to these sayings?
Readers skeptical of overused labels, or drawn to honest humility, will find this collection appealing.

A second, humbler line insists there was never any claim to sainthood or angelic perfection in the first place. Also try Mariano Rivera and Carpe Diem quotes.