Miranda Raison Quotes

People only respond to fear.

Unconsciously, perhaps, we treasure the power we have over people by their regard for our opinion of them, and we hate those upon whom we have no such influence.

When you respond to an unreasonable person by getting emotional, you give them victory. How do you manage unreasonable people? You dismiss them. Like shadows

Aggression means emotions. Emotions means you’re gonna get off your plan and that means you’ll lose the fight.

The people can be forced to fear, but not to love.

Honestly, it’s so easy to get what you want from people if they think you’re a psycho.

In my first meeting with somebody, I kind of say, "What are your expectations?" And there are some people who say, "I just want to be fair," so then we have to qualify what that means. But when somebody comes in and says, "I just want to nail him. I just want to exact as much punishment as I possibly can." Well, that might be a case where I say, "We may not be the right firm for you."

People who want to manipulate you will fear your joy, because it's not easily controlled.

If the people at the top think that reaching for a gun will solve the problem, why shouldn't the people at the bottom think the same?

I control every interaction with every human being I'm with. I can actually manage any situation with 98 percent of the people on Earth.

When someone gives you offense, it doesn't mean you have to take it.

When I was a kid I would get upset when people laughed at me when I didn't mean to be funny. I would always hear,'We're not laughing at you. We're laughing with you.' But I would say, 'I'm not laughing.

Oppressed people are treacherous for the simple reason that treachery is both a means of survival and a way to curry favor with one's oppressor.

A little tip for you, Winged Wonder. Don't threaten the woman you want to seduce." See Annabelle take control. He reached out, gently brushed his fingertip along her collarbone. "If it means saving your life, I'll do more than threaten you. I'll follow through. Best you realize that now, rather than cry foul later.

Individuals who attempt to please and individuals who become angry both have authority issues.

Men do not want solely the obedience of women, they want their sentiments.

We manufacture anger to give ourselves the illusion of power when we feel weak and helpless.

People get mad Annabel. Its not the end of the world.

I think there are two ways in which people are controlled - first of all frighten people and secondly demoralize them.

Anger is a better weapon than tears; a burr commands more respect than a sensitive plant.

When people go through a fight, they're saying things because they hurt, and they want to hurt the person back. Sadly, that's the nature of a relationship. It's one moment where you aren't very adult, but that's how love and a certain passionate relationship exists. When you love someone, it doesn't mean you become a perfect human being, do you?

Surprise parties are strange 'cause people jump up and they yell the word, 'surprise' at the party. I came home and you emerged from my furniture. You don't have to tell me how to feel. I don't need a hint.

Violence must be inflicted once for all; people will then forget what it tastes like and so be less resentful. Benefits must be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.

Power is generally defined as control over resources and control over access to resources, which often means control over other people because we're thinking about things like financial resources or shelter, or even love and affection, but we also possess resources that we sometimes can't access.

I'm told I'm very charming when people do what I want.