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When we attempt to exercise power or control over someone else, we cannot avoid giving that person the very same power or control over us.
"When we attempt to exercise power or control over someone else, we cannot avoid giving that person the very same power or control over us."— Alan Watts
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Meaning of this quote
Controlling another person can create dependence on managing that person's responses.
Key takeaway:
Replace unnecessary control with clear boundaries and cooperation.
Origin of the quote
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Who actually said this?
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