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Chris Christie

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.

Chris Christie

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Chris Christie’s mom taught him that in certain situations, people might have to decide whether they want others to care for them emotionally or to hold them in high regard for their character. She advised that it is more important to earn respect from others than to simply be loved.

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