When I want to play with a prick, I'll play with my own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses contempt for engaging with unpleasant people by suggesting self-isolation.
- In plain terms
- I won't play with bad people; I'll stick to myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid toxic people by keeping to yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you isolate yourself?
- Is avoiding people healthy?
Another view
It promotes isolation over resolution or confrontation.
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