Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust and high treatment inspire people to rise to the expectations set for them.
- In plain terms
- Treat people with respect and trust them to act well.
- What can you take from it?
- Elevating others often elevates them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does trust change behavior?
- What happens when trust is betrayed?
Another view
Not everyone responds positively to trust or high regard.
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