We often talk too much & listen too little. The surer route to winning a friend isn't to convince them that you're right, but that you care what they think.
Jon MeachamRead
I'd rather trust nine people and have the 10th one stab me in the back. I'd take that fall in order to have those nine friendships or working relationships instead of having none. That's not living.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trusting others is essential for meaningful relationships, even if it sometimes leads to disappointment.
In this quote, Margot Robbie emphasizes the importance of trust in building relationships, suggesting that the risk of betrayal is worth it to foster genuine connections. She articulates a philosophy that values having close friendships and supportive colleagues over a solitary existence, even if that trust occasionally results in hurt.
Themes
TrustFriendshipRelationshipsRiskBetrayal
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of team dynamics, you could quote this to illustrate the value of trust.
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One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.
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