'My idea of an agreeable person,' said Hugo Bohun, 'is a person who agrees with me.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He defines an agreeable person simply as someone who agrees with him.
- In plain terms
- He thinks a nice person is just one who agrees with him.
- What can you take from it?
- Agreement is often mistaken for agreeableness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is agreement required for friendship?
- Do you prefer yes-men?
Another view
It admits to preferring flattery over honest dialogue.
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