Listen to me Quote by Jennifer Egan
“The world is full of shitheads, Rhea. Don’t listen to them—listen to me. And I know that Lou is one of those shitheads. But I listen.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Black Hole, 2019
A warning to distrust noisy critics and trust a personal guide, even if that guide is flawed.
In simple terms: Ignore noisy critics, trust personal guidance.
Key Takeaway
Seek trusted counsel, not every opinion.
Themes
trust
criticism
guidance
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- friendship
- advice
- decision making
- navigating gossip
Key Concepts
media influence
personal judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly has your best interest?
- How do you balance skepticism with openness?
A Different Perspective
Even trusted voices can mislead; verify advice.
![“I met Sam Phillips when he came in [studio] and I said, I'm John Cash. I'm the one who's been calling. And if you'd listen to me, I believe you'll be glad you did. And he said, come on in. That was a good lesson for me, you know, to believe in myself.” quote by Johnny Cash](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/29a/johnny-cash-1517_believe_i-met-sam-phillips-when-he-came-in-studi_126413.jpg)
