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“If you have reached the point where you're certain that person has no conscience, or is in it to win rather than to love you, then the very best thing you can do is to get away. That's a very hard lesson to learn, and, furthermore, it's not always possible.” quote by Martha Stout
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“If you have reached the point where you're certain that person has no conscience, or is in it to win rather than to love you, then the very best thing you can do is to get away. That's a very hard lesson to learn, and, furthermore, it's not always possible.”

Martha Stout

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She advises distancing from people lacking conscience or who exploit love, acknowledging the difficulty and sometimes impossibility of leaving.

In simple terms: If someone is a sociopath, the best move is to leave.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and protect yourself from toxic relationships.

Themes

boundaries toxic relationships self‑preservation psychology

Mood

cautionary practical

Type

psychological advice

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • family ties
  • workplace dynamics

Key Concepts

personality disorders emotional safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you safely exit a harmful relationship?
  • What support systems help when separation isn’t possible?
A Different Perspective

Leaving may be unsafe or impractical for some.

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