“A dignified man prefers to be feared and respected rather than being loved”
Ali Al-Wardi (1913–1995) Iraqi sociologist
“Being respected as a reflection of fear will only last as long as the fear remains. Conversely, being respected as a form of love will last forever.”
Last update Nov. 30, 2023. History
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