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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Trust men and they will be true to you treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.

Trust

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

If you believe in people and give them your confidence, they are likely to act honestly and reliably toward you. When you treat others with respect and kindness, they tend to respond by revealing their best qualities.

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