"You’ve really got to question people’s intentions with you before you allow yourself to..."

“You’ve really got to question people’s intentions with you before you allow yourself to dive in too deeply. Human beings are survivalists by nature and are capable of doing just about anything to get ahead. To further their careers, social status, or feel financially secure. They will abuse your generosity, trust, and tenderness and call it love. The saddest part is, over time, these people often will come to develop sincere feelings for you, but when you start such a rare, beautiful thing from such an ugly, insincere place, it corrupts the relationship forever. Be authentic to yourself. Be honest and kind to each other. Human beings aren’t rungs on a ladder and you will never make it anywhere without solid foundations, i.e. true friendships, deep loves, and meaningful connections in your life.”

- Beau Taplin • L e s s o n  L e a r n e d