relationships quotes from influential philosophers, authors and people
"Ask advice of him who governs himself well."
108
"The memory of benefits is frail as against ingratitude."
109
"Reprove a friend in secret but praise him before others."
110
"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages."
358
"People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die."
626
"Unhealthy love is based on two people trying to escape their problems through their emotions for each other—in other words, they’re using each other as an escape. Healthy love is based on two people acknowledging and addressing their own problems with each other’s support."
1158
"The ability to see relationships and patterns, and make unfamiliar combinations and connections, is the core of creativity."
99
"In a capitalist society, all human relationships are voluntary. Men are free to cooperate or not, to deal with one another or not, as their own individual judgments, convictions, and interests dictate."
876
"Being open with your insecurities paradoxically makes you more confident and charismatic around others. The pain of honest confrontation is what generates the greatest trust and respect in your relationships. Suffering through your fears and anxieties is what allows you to build courage and perseverance."
1165