“You don't go to the people that are just like you. You go to the people that you have to earn their credit.”

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Meaning

The quote suggests that people should seek out those who are different from themselves, especially when trust or respect has to be earned. It implies that real credibility comes from engaging with people whose approval is not automatic. The phrasing also suggests that growth comes from working beyond familiar circles.

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Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

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About Nikki Haley

American politician and diplomat

Nikki Haley is an American politician and diplomat. She served as governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and later as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. A Republican, she was the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. She also placed second in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, behind Donald Trump.

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