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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.

Lily Tomlin#15

RelationshipsAdmirationCharacterRespect

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

  • friendship
  • romance

Putting it to work

  • expressing admiration

Questions to consider

  • What qualities make you respect someone?

Another view

It overlooks emotional attraction.

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