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“Truth be told, I'm not an easy man. I can be an entertaining one, though it's been my experience that most people don't want to be entertained. They want to be comforted.” quote by Richard Russo — Download Open image

“Truth be told, I'm not an easy man. I can be an entertaining one, though it's been my experience that most people don't want to be entertained. They want to be comforted.”

Richard Russo

About This Quote

I’m not easy to please; people prefer comfort over entertainment, despite my ability to amuse.

In simple terms: People seek comfort more than entertainment.

Key Takeaway

Offer comfort before entertainment.

Themes

human nature comfort entertainment

Mood

observational empathetic

Type

psychological social

When to use this quote

personal relationships
media
customer service

Key Concepts

psychology social interaction

Questions to Reflect On

Why do people favor comfort over novelty?
How can one balance both?

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