Quote by Laurell K Hamilton

My father had taught me to be nice first, because you can always be mean later, but once you've been mean to someone, they won't believe the nice anymore. So be nice, be nice, until it's time to stop being nice, then destroy them.

My father had taught me to be nice first, because you can al

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect. It suggests that one should always prioritize being nice to others because once you have been mean or hurtful towards someone, they may find it difficult to believe genuine kindness from you. However, the quote also suggests that there may be times when it becomes necessary to stand up for oneself or take action against someone who has repeatedly mistreated or harmed us. The quote suggests the idea of exerting retaliation when the situation warrants it, but not before exhausting all options for being kind.

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By Laurell K Hamilton

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