Quote by Debra Winger

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something ba

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, reflecting on their younger self, lacked tact but now sees the benefits of it. They believe that by unintentionally keeping faint-hearted people away, they have been able to identify the type of individuals they prefer to collaborate with. It implies that life is too short to waste on working with people who lack resilience, and emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.

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By Debra Winger

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