--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is truly regrettable that a person…" description: "\"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly.\" — Hojo Shigetoki" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29e/hojo-shigetoki-75407_greatness_it-is-truly-regrettable-that-a-person-wi_2832989.jpg" --- # It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who… ![“It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly.” quote by Hojo Shigetoki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29e/hojo-shigetoki-75407_greatness_it-is-truly-regrettable-that-a-person-wi_2832989.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29e/hojo-shigetoki-75407_greatness_it-is-truly-regrettable-that-a-person-wi_2832989.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29e/hojo-shigetoki-75407_greatness_it-is-truly-regrettable-that-a-person-wi_2832989.jpg) > “It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly.” Hojo Shigetoki ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People treat those they value well and those they deem worthless poorly, highlighting a moral inconsistency. **In simple terms:** Value influences how we treat others. Key Takeaway Treat everyone with equal respect. Themes ethics value humanity Mood thoughtful serious Type moral philosophical When to use this quote - leadership - personal relationships - society Key Concepts moral philosophy social behavior Questions to Reflect On - How can we overcome bias toward the “valuable”? - What actions promote universal respect? 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