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Be nice Quote by Lisa Unger

“… there was only one rule. Work hard and be nice, and everything would go just fine. That should be the rule for life, too, Emily thought. But, of course, that wasn’t how things went.” quote by Lisa Unger
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““… there was only one rule. Work hard and be nice, and everything would go just fine. That should be the rule for life, too, Emily thought. But, of course, that wasn’t how things went.””

Lisa Unger

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Death of Mrs. Westaway, Lisa Unger, 2018

Hard work and kindness are presented as simple rules for success, but reality proves life is more complex.

In simple terms: Work and kindness alone aren't enough.

Key Takeaway

Balance effort with realistic expectations.

Themes

work ethic kindness realism

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • career
  • relationships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

human nature complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other factors influence success?
  • How do you adapt when simple rules fail?
A Different Perspective

Life often requires more than just effort and niceness.

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