People with opinions just go around bothering each other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People with strong opinions often cause conflict.
- In plain terms
- Opinions can annoy others.
- What can you take from it?
- Be careful with strong opinions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you argue too much?
- How do you share views?
Another view
Opinions are necessary for identity.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
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