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I would rather be respected than elected.

I have always wanted to be liked and respected.

I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.

Respected, I almost want to be revered, that's what I'm chasing.

I would rather be loved than have money and all that other stuff.

There are aspects of love that I once undervalued. Kindness. Having a sort of honor when love is on the table.

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.