The Office (2005): "Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want..."

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Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.

— The Office (2005)

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Why This Quote Matters

The Office (2005) captures feared in a way most people feel but struggle to put into words. That gap is exactly what a good quote fills.

You do not need to agree with every part of it. Sometimes the most useful quotes are the ones that push back on what you already think.

Keep going. You already know more than you think. This quote is just a reminder.