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Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option."— Mark Twain
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Meaning of this quote
Giving someone your time and attention should not require accepting persistent indifference in return. The saying encourages boundaries in relationships where care and effort are consistently unequal.
Key takeaway:
Invest in relationships that show mutual care and respect.
Origin of the quote
An original publication, letter, or speech by Mark Twain containing this wording was not located in this review. It circulates online as relationship advice attributed to him.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe cited Goodreads entry records the attribution but is user-submitted and does not establish authorship. Do not present this as a verified Twain quotation.
