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I was little impressed with this rough and ready way of persuading people to renew their contracts and decided that I wa
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"I was little impressed with this rough and ready way of persuading people to renew their contracts and decided that I was now quite free of any obligations"

- Pietro Mascagni

About this Quote

This quote by Pietro Mascagni is referring to a circumstance in which he was being pressured to renew a contract. He was not impressed with the way he was being persuaded and felt that he was no longer bound to do so. This quote talks to the value of respecting people's autonomy and not pressing them into making decisions. It also speaks with the power of option and the flexibility to make decisions without feeling bound to do something. Pietro Mascagni's quote is a pointer that we should always respect individuals's decisions and not try to control them into doing something they do not wish to do. It is essential to bear in mind that everyone can make their own choices and need to not be forced into anything.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Pietro Mascagni between December 7, 1863 and August 2, 1945. He/she was a famous Composer from Italy. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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