Distance is a great promoter of admiration!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical distance makes people more admirable.
- In plain terms
- Not seeing someone closely makes them seem better.
- What can you take from it?
- Use distance to maintain respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does distance improve relationships?
- How do you view leaders?
Another view
It encourages superficial respect rather than real.
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