“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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You can tell what kind of person someone is by watching how they treat people who can’t help them in any way. Imagine someone who is very kind to their boss because they want a promotion, but ignores or is rude to the janitor. This shows that they are only nice when they can get something in return. A really good person, however, will be kind to the janitor, the waiter, or anyone who has no direct benefit to offer. This shows they are truly kind-hearted and respectful. In your own life, you can apply this by always treating everyone with kindness and respect, no matter who they are or what they can give you.
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