Choice Quote by Philipp Meyer
““But when I decided to move here, I found I had a choice between being liked and having a say. That’s the choice you’ll have to make as well. They will either love you and not respect you, or they will respect you and not love you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Son, 2013
Describes the dilemma between being liked and being respected, noting they rarely coexist.
In simple terms: Choosing between likability and respect is hard.
Balance respect and likability.
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- politics
- community groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you earn both respect and love?
- What strategies build respect without sacrificing likability?
May present a false dichotomy.