Famous quote by Nikita Khrushchev

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If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf
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"If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf"

- Nikita Khrushchev

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This quote by Nikita Khrushchev is a pointer that in order to endure and flourish in any environment, one need to adapt to the culture and custom-mades of individuals around them. It is a warning that if one chooses to live among wolves, they need to be prepared to act like one. This means that one must be willing to accept the standards and worths of the group and want to conform to their expectations. It is a suggestion that in order to fit in and be accepted, one should want to make compromises and sacrifices. This quote is a suggestion that in order to make it through and flourish in any environment, one should want to adjust and adapt to the culture and customs of the people around them.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Nikita Khrushchev between April 17, 1894 and September 11, 1971. He/she was a famous Statesman from Russia. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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