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“I tell people all the time, nobody wants to be hit. You have to trick a man, to hit a man.” quote by Keith Thurman
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“I tell people all the time, nobody wants to be hit. You have to trick a man, to hit a man.”

Keith Thurman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Boxing Insights, 2020

People avoid pain; deception is used to provoke conflict, highlighting human aversion to being hurt.

In simple terms: People hate being hit.

Key Takeaway

Avoid causing harm.

Themes

conflict psychology ethics

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

ethical analytical

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • relationships
  • negotiations

Key Concepts

human behavior strategic deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we resort to trickery?
  • What are honest alternatives?
A Different Perspective

Deception can erode trust and create cycles of retaliation.

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