Emotion Quote by Ethel Waters
“When you dominate other people's emotions, the time has to come when you will have to pay, and heavily, for that privilege.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1960s, unknown venue
Exploiting others' emotions leads to costly consequences later.
In simple terms: Manipulating feelings brings heavy price.
Key Takeaway
Beware of emotional control.
Themes
ethics
power
consequences
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
moral
cautionary
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal relationships
- negotiations
Key Concepts
emotional manipulation
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure empathy in influence?
- What costs have you seen from emotional control?
A Different Perspective
Emotional dominance may be short‑term gain but long‑term loss.
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