Não queiras impressionar ninguém!

Manuel Costa advises that people should avoid the desire to impress others to prevent becoming prisoners to the opinions of those who do not truly care for them. Writing for Agência Ecclesia, Costa notes that most people do not focus on others as much as they believe, and many people judge others based on how similar they are to themselves.

Costa suggests that instead of seeking admiration from everyone, individuals should prioritize the words and opinions of those who love them. He explains that while many people claim to want the well-being of others, they often actually seek admiration. He concludes that seeking to please those who do not love a person leads to misfortune, and that one should instead value the support of those who seek their actual good.