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Tolerate Quote by Henry Cloud

“It is true that you get what you tolerate.” quote by Henry Cloud
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“It is true that you get what you tolerate.”

Henry Cloud

About This Quote

Source Book: Boundaries, Henry Cloud, 1992

Your outcomes reflect the limits you accept; tolerating poor conditions leads to poor results.

In simple terms: You get what you tolerate.

Key Takeaway

Raise your standards.

Themes

personal growth responsibility boundaries

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice self‑help

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career decisions
  • health habits

Key Concepts

self‑esteem expectations habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you currently tolerating that harms you?
  • How can you set healthier limits?
A Different Perspective

Tolerating too much can prevent change.

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