I respect her talent and her brain and who she is as a person - and that kind of admiration and respect is a big factor in binding someone in a relationship. I know what a good heart she has, and how empathetic she is with all kinds of people and issues - she's so brilliant on top of it that she can voice these things. And she's as funny as she can possibly be. She makes me laugh.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respect for talent and character forms strong bonds.
- In plain terms
- You can a relationship by respecting intelligence and kindness.
- What can you take from it?
- Build relationships on respect for character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities make you respect someone?
Another view
It overlooks emotional attraction.
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