I will not be tamed, only persuaded. I will not be coerced or led blindly or tricked or bullied - I am willing only to be convinced. If you don't trust your own basic goodness enough to tell me what you're trying to do... Then you're confessing your own moral weakness and I'll never serve you.

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's strong determination to maintain their independence and free will. They refuse to be controlled or manipulated by others through force, deception, or intimidation. The speaker demands honest communication and an ethical justification for any request or action in order to be convinced and persuaded. By emphasizing their unwillingness to blindly follow someone without an open and genuine discussion, the quote implies the importance of personal agency and the need for trust and moral integrity in any relationship or leadership dynamic.

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