Everyone faces challenges in life, and one of those challenges may involve dealing with mean or negative individuals. Their words and actions might hurt, stir confusion, and sadness inside us. But, it’s essential to remember not to let these people or their hurtful comments affect us permanently. Instead, use it as a stepping-stone towards resilience. Here are 20 popular quotes that reflect on this issue.
Quotes about Mean People
1. “Some people are just not worth your time, don’t let them bring you down.” – Anonymous
2. “I don’t have time to worry about who doesn’t like me… I’m too busy loving the people who love me.” – Steve Maraboli
3. “Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” – Roy T. Bennett
4. “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” – Mahatma Gandhi
5. “Being too nice gets you used and being too mean pushes people away. You should be nice but you should also put your foot down if you have to.” – Sonya Parker
6. “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” – Mark Twain
7. “Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.” – Unknown
8. “People will always notice the change in your attitude towards them, but they will never notice it’s their behavior that made you change.” – Anonymous
9. “If people are trying to bring you ‘Down’, it only means that you are ‘Above them’.” – Anonymous
10. “Don’t ruin other people’s happiness just because you can’t find your own.” – Anonymous
11. “Rudeness is the weak person’s imitation of strength.” – Eric Hoffer
12. “The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.” – Nishan Panwar
13. “Save your skin from the corrosive acids from the mouths of toxic people. Someone who just helped you to speak evil about another person can later help another person to speak evil about you.” – Israelmore Ayivor
14. “Some people never change, and they don’t want to. Don’t let them pull you back in.” – Heather A. Stillufsen
15. “Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you.” – Roy T. Bennett
16. “Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” – John Mark Green
17. “The only people who are mad at you for speaking the truth are those people who are living a lie. Keep speaking the truth.” – Anonymous
18. “Ignore toxic people and move on; don’t let them take away your happiness.” – Anonymous
19. “Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.” – Robert Tew
20. “A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.” – Chinese Proverb
Navigating life with these challenging attitudes requires resilience, and understanding. Remember that their words are more about them, and not you. Their behaviour usually reflects their inner struggle and insecurities. So, rather choose to respond with kindness and positivity. You are not defined by someone else’s opinion of you. Keep shining your light, and stay above the negativity.