Quotes About Toughlove

William Shakespeare

I must be cruel, only to be kind.

It's not that I wanted to be mean. But any time I started feeling sorry for her, something in my brain said Don't go there, it's a trap. I'd tried all the options with Mom and had only one place left to go on her. Cold.

Besides, what you need is a swift kick in the ass. If you want a hug, go see Ma.

I must be cruel only to be kind; Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.

You gotta be cruel to be kind.