--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If we like a person, all his attributes…" description: "\"“If we like a person, all his attributes will manifest within us. If we like a pickpocket, even his attributes will manifest within us.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/dada-bhagwan-31_attributes_if-we-like-a-person-all-his-attributes-w_2043162.jpg" --- # If we like a person, all his attributes will manifest… ![“If we like a person, all his attributes will manifest within us. If we like a pickpocket, even his attributes will manifest within us.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/dada-bhagwan-31_attributes_if-we-like-a-person-all-his-attributes-w_2043162.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/dada-bhagwan-31_attributes_if-we-like-a-person-all-his-attributes-w_2043162.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0fd/dada-bhagwan-31_attributes_if-we-like-a-person-all-his-attributes-w_2043162.jpg) > ““If we like a person, all his attributes will manifest within us. If we like a pickpocket, even his attributes will manifest within us.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Admiration transfers traits of the admired onto oneself. **In simple terms:** Liking someone copies their traits. Key Takeaway Be mindful of who you admire. Themes influence identity imitation Mood thoughtful cautionary Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - role models - leadership - personal development Key Concepts psychology social learning Questions to Reflect On - Whose traits have you adopted? - How can you choose positive influences? 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