Dealing with people Quote by Anonymous
““When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.””
About This Quote
People act driven by emotions, biases, pride, and vanity rather than pure logic.
In simple terms: People are emotional, not logical.
Consider emotions and biases when interacting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- negotiation
- conflict resolution
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you address emotional concerns in a debate?
- What strategies reduce pride‑driven resistance?
Logical arguments may be ignored if emotional factors dominate.