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When people approach you angrily, you take them very seriously, and, if youre like me, with the faint suggestion that yo
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"When people approach you angrily, you take them very seriously, and, if you're like me, with the faint suggestion that you can be angry too, and that you would like to know what the shooting is about"

- Harry Stack Sullivan

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This quote by Harry Stack Sullivan recommends that when somebody approaches you in an angry way, it is necessary to take them seriously and to not overlook their sensations. It also suggests that it is essential to reveal that you are willing to be mad too, and that you want to comprehend the source of their anger. This quote emphasizes the importance of being open to understanding the other person's feelings and wanting to take part in a discussion to solve the concern. It likewise suggests that it is essential to be assertive and to not hesitate to reveal your own sensations. Sullivan's quote encourages us to be open to understanding the other individual's sensations and to be ready to take part in a dialogue to fix the concern. It likewise encourages us to be assertive and to not be afraid to express our own sensations.

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Harry Stack Sullivan This quote is written / told by Harry Stack Sullivan between February 21, 1892 and January 14, 1949. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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