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People respect you more when you stand up for yourself. And when you dont let them run all over you
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"People respect you more when you stand up for yourself. And when you don't let them run all over you"

- Didier Drogba

About this Quote

This quote by Didier Drogba speaks to the importance of standing up for oneself and not allowing others to benefit from one's generosity. It suggests that when one is assertive and defends their own rights and beliefs, they will be appreciated more by others. This is because individuals will acknowledge that the person is not a piece of cake and is willing to combat for what they think in. It also implies that when one allows others to take advantage of them, they will not be respected as much. This is because people will see that the person is not going to defend themselves and is quickly controlled. Eventually, this quote motivates individuals to be strong and assertive in order to be appreciated by others.

About the Author

Didier Drogba This quote is written / told by Didier Drogba somewhere between March 11, 1978 and today. He was a famous Athlete from Ivory Coast. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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