Believe Quotes
When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.
"When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time."— Maya Angelou
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Meaning of this quote
Repeatedly excusing clearly revealed conduct can prevent a realistic assessment of someone.
Key takeaway:
Take demonstrated behavior seriously.
Origin of the quote
Angelou’s advice as recalled publicly by Oprah Winfrey.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe record supports the saying as reported conversation, not as a passage in an identified Angelou book. Wording varies between retellings.
