Friend Quote by Harry Turtledove
“People you don't like are pigheaded. Your friends are stubborn, or hold to their purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The War of the Worlds, 1999
People who dislike others are stubborn; friends are stubborn but purposeful.
In simple terms: Disliked people are pigheaded; friends are stubborn yet purposeful.
Respect purposeful stubbornness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- leadership
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to differentiate harmful stubbornness from purposeful?
- When is stubbornness beneficial?
Stubbornness can be negative.