A laurel sprig and a small hand mirror beside white marble steps against a deep plum background.

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Dana

You're much better than you realize. You don't give yourself enough credit.

— Ghostbusters II  ·  1989

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker reassures someone that their real ability exceeds what they believe. The fault lies in self-assessment: they undersell themselves and withhold the credit they have earned. It is an encouraging correction of low self-regard, aimed at helping that person see their worth more accurately.

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