40 Manipulation Quotes to Help You Avoid Toxic People in Your Life

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Manipulation is like a snake in the grass. It is hidden in relationships and interactions. But don’t be afraid! We have compiled some manipulation quotes to help you understand it better. These manipulation quotes aren't just words, they are like a warning sign. They guide you away from toxic people and situations.

Let’s read these 40 manipulation quotes to empower you to face the ups and downs of life with clarity and confidence.

• "The manipulator's greatest fear is losing control; don't let them hold the reins of your life." - Unknown
• "Those who try to control you are often the ones who fear losing control themselves." - Unknown
• "In the hands of the manipulative, control becomes a weapon rather than a tool." - Unknown
• "Assert your boundaries and reclaim control over your own life; don't let manipulation dictate your destiny." - Unknown
• "True freedom is found in relinquishing the need to control others." - Unknown
• "Control is the cornerstone of manipulation; don't let anyone dictate your worth." - Unknown
• "Toxic relationships thrive on the illusion of control; break free and reclaim your autonomy." – Unknown
• “True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.” – Ken Poirot
• "Beware those who seek to control you; their intentions may not always be in your best interest." - Unknown
• “Manipulation is a contagious disease which is much more dangerous than a pandemic because it can endure you for a lifetime.” – Unknown

• “I do respect people’s faith, but I don’t respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control.” – Javier Bardem
• "In the battle against manipulation, autonomy is your greatest weapon." - Unknown
• “Domineering-types may appear omnipotent but, inevitably, will smother everything they love and lose all.” – Stewart Stafford
• “People turned against each other cannot turn against those responsible.” – DaShanne Stokes
• “One should be able to control and manipulate experiences with an informed and intelligent mind.” – Sylvia Plath

• "Lies are the building blocks of manipulation, constructed to deceive and control." – Unknown
• “The art of pleasing is the art of deception.” – Luc De Clapiers
• "Lies are the chains that bind the manipulator to their deceitful machinations." – Unknown
• "Behind every manipulation lies a tangled web of lies, spun to conceal the truth." – Unknown
• "The path of manipulation is paved with lies; walk carefully, lest you become entangled." – Unknown

• "The manipulator's greatest weapon is their mastery of lies, used to distort reality and control perception." – Unknown
• "Those who resort to manipulation often do so through the veil of lies, obscuring their true intentions." – Unknown
• "In the battle against manipulation, truth is your greatest ally; shine a light on the darkness of lies and reclaim your power." – Unknown
• “Biggest tool of manipulation is words so always interpret the meaning rather than the words.” – Unknown
• "In the realm of manipulation, truth becomes a casualty to the web of lies." – Unknown

• "Lies are the currency of the manipulative; their value lies in their ability to deceive." – Unknown
• “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” – Søren Kierkegaard
• “Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.” – Dorothy Allison
• “Half of the people lie with their lips; the other half with their tears.” – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
• "Beware the manipulator whose words are woven with deceit; their lies are the tools of control." – Unknown

• "In the game of manipulation, power is not just about having it; it's about knowing how to use it to bend others to your will." - Unknown
• "Manipulation is a skill. It's about making people think they've made a decision when really, you've made it for them." - Henrietta Newton Martin"
• "The art of manipulation begins with the ability to understand others and use that knowledge to your advantage." - Robert Greene
• "Manipulation is an art to control someone's will or perception without their knowledge." - Amit Kalantri
• “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius
• "Power and manipulation go hand in hand; the one who wields power often controls the game of manipulation." - Unknown
• "The art of manipulation is all about making people think they're in control when really, they're your puppets dancing on your strings." - Rebecca McKinsey
• "The greatest power is not in having control over others, but in convincing them that they're the ones in control." - Unknown
• "In the hands of a manipulator, power is merely a tool to achieve their desired ends." - Unknown
• "The most successful manipulators don't push. They guide." - Albert K. Strong