People Quote by Sonny Barger
“Treat people the way you want to be treated. When they don't treat you back that way, react. React to everything.”
About This Quote
Treat others kindly, but also assertively respond when they betray that respect.
In simple terms: Be kind, but stand up for yourself when mistreated.
Key Takeaway
Set boundaries and respond appropriately.
Themes
respect
reciprocity
assertiveness
Mood
defensive
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- friendships
- workplace
- family interactions
- online communities
Key Concepts
social contract
boundary setting
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it best to forgive versus confront?
- How do you choose the right response?
A Different Perspective
Blind retaliation can worsen conflict.
![“You can say what you want about all the guns in the country [the USA], all the drugs, all the crime, but we all know 400,000 people a year die of cigarette-related deaths. How many people died of drugs, guns, automobile accidents? You add them all together it doesn't come anywhere near that. Yet…” quote by Sonny Barger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/484/sonny-barger-21887_accidents_you-can-say-what-you-want-about-all-the_487014.jpg)
![“I can honestly say and swear on my patch that I have never in my life hurt anybody that I really didn't feel had it coming, because they was either trying to hurt me or my friends. If everybody was like that it [life] would be real different.” quote by Sonny Barger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/81c/sonny-barger-21887_being-real_i-can-honestly-say-and-swear-on-my-patch_1176409.jpg)
