Quotes about People Using You for their Interest

We’ve compiled a list of the best quotes about being taken advantage of by family, friends, or coworkers. Read these quotes about people using you and be inspired to let go of those who do not deserve you

Quotes About People Using You

The feeling of being used is not pleasant at all. You need to awaken your mind and realize how you need to react and respond when faced with different situations.

1. “Men are used as they use others.”- Bidpai

2. “People try to constantly use me and I hate it.”- Tracy Emin

3. “Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot I only exist when you need something.”

4. “Don’t take advantage of each other, but fear God!”- Leviticus 25:17

5. “Stop crossing oceans for people that won’t even jump a puddle for you.”

6. “You see a person’s true colors when you are no longer beneficial to their life.”

7. “Don’t use men to get what you want in life. Get it yourself.”- Helen Gurley Brown

8. “People always miss you more when they see how much happier you are without them.”

9. “Sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don’t care, but because they don’t.”

10. “I have learned that people at the bottom use others’ bodies to climb to the top.”- Mandla Langa

11. “You can not change the people around you, but you can change the people that you choose to be around.”

12. “I don’t care if you hate me now, I already know you only treat me nice when you think I am useful to you.”

13. “Is that what love is? Using people? And maybe that’s what hate is – not being able to use people.”- Tennessee Williams

14. “People need to learn that their actions do affect other people. So be careful what you say and do, it’s not always just about you.”

15. “There are two kinds of friends: Those who are around when you need them and those who are around when they need you.”

16. “Stop doing things for some people if you find that they’re starting to expect it from you rather than appreciating it.”

17. “Sometimes, you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they’ll notice. If they don’t, you know where you stand.”

18. “What most people need to learn in life is how to love people and use things instead of using people and loving things.”- Zelda Fitzgerald

19. “Some people will test you. Some people will use you. Some people will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the ‘Best In You’.”

20. “Don’t talk to me because you’re “Bored”. I’m not here to entertain you. And don’t come to me only when you need a favor. I don’t like being used.”

21. “Why is it that the less use people have another human being, the politer they become to him? Relentlessly polite.”- Alfred Hitchcock Presents

22. “Don’t let people treat you like a cigarette, they only use you when they are bored and step on you when they are done. Be like drugs, let them die for you.”

23. “Using people to leverage a refined process multiplies production, using people as a poor solution to a poor process multiplies problems.”- Timothy Ferriss

24. “When people use you like a dirty old tool – than leave out of the blue – to make you feel like a fool – it’s God using His pull to get rid of the bull because He loves you.”

25. “If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative. Know when to close the account.” – Christie Williams

26. “To be happy is to wisely use the power of saying NO to some people. Don’t be afraid to disappoint people who only conveniently remember you when they want something from you.”

27. “I don’t let people use me. That’s why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try minimum.”- Anita Baker

28. “All people have feelings, they are not there to be used. If you’re not longer interested in someone, they have the right to be informed before you go and cheat or go looking elsewhere.”- Jerry Springer

29. “Because I’m just a giving person spiritually, I feel that if your intentions are to use or abuse or take advantage of, then you might get what you get in the meantime, but there’s still a price to pay.”- Angie Stone.

30. “Take advantage of every opportunity.”

31. “The more you give, the more they try and take.”

32. “Givers have to set limits because takers rarely do. ”

33. “Never take advantage of the person who does the most for you.”

34. “Too many people take advantage of the trust that they are given.”

35. “Just because I’m nice doesn’t mean you can take advantage of me.”

36. “Being your own man does not mean taking advantage of anyone else.”

37. “People don’t notice the things we do for them until we stop doing them.”

38. “It’s funny how ‘friends’ forget us when they don’t need any more favors.”

39. “Don’t take advantage of a kind heart. You may never be offered one again.”

40. “I literally think it’s impossible to be nice without being taken advantage of.”

41. “Characterize people by their actions and you’ll never be fooled by their words.”

42. “People mistake my kindness for weakness and take advantage of our friendship.”

43. “A sworn vow never to be taken advantage of again.”- Anthony Rosario Wagner

44. “I hate liars, hypocrites, and people who take advantage of people who care about them.”

45. “Trust is built when someone is vulnerable and not taken advantage of.” – Bob Vanourek

46. “Being taken advantage of is solely your fault. Being available at all times is your stupidity.”

47. “Make sure you understand the difference between being kind and being taken advantage of.”

48. “When success comes, people can try to trick you or take advantage of you.”- Christina Aguilera

49. “Be careful what you tolerate. Some people have no problem with taking advantage of a good thing.”

50. “You need to stop doing things for someone when you find out it’s expected rather than appreciated.”

51. “ Some people will only “love you” as much as they can use you. Their loyalty ends where the benefits stop.”

52. “You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set boundaries.”

53. “Winners understand that there’s a time and a place for not being nice. It’s when you’re being taken advantage of.”

54. “Sometimes you try to help people, and it backfires on you, and then they try to take advantage of you.”- Bill Cosby

55. “There comes a time in your life when you have to stop crossing oceans for people that won’t even jump puddles for you.”

56. “Spend your time to those who love you unconditionally. Not with those who love you only when the condition is right for them.”

57. “Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them. You have to figure out who’s worth your kindness and who’s just taking advantage.”

58. “You don’t need to know every detail, but you should know the basics. There are so many people who get taken advantage of.”- Tony A. Gaskins

59. “I’ve grown tired of being used, And I’m sick and tired of being accused; Now I’m walking away from you; And I’m not coming back.” – James Morrison

60. “I had been gullible, naive, soft, pliable. That’s why I got taken advantage of. To survive, you have to have a tough skin.” – Tia Carrere

61. “With all the toys in the world people choose feelings to play with.” – Tyga

62. “There is no harm in being used. We all use one another daily. But were you misused by me? I can think of no one alive who could have performed better under the demands of your fate.” – Thomm Quackenbush

63. “Because she was a blank mural and you wrote all over her.” – Jasmine Sandoz

64. “And I’m counting down the moments until I am left alone; ‘Cause I’m done with being used to fill the hole that’s in your soul.” – Keli Thomson

65. “She doesn’t know she’s being used and it would break her heart in two.” – Frazier

66. “Now you’re being used and you’re so confused that there’s nothing left to gain; Baby you could be in your lover’s reign.” – Michael Sterling

67. “Know when you’re being taken advantage of.” – Agnes Bonas

68. “People that don’t know what they are worth will always see their capture’s wings, but never their tail.” – Shannon L. Alder

69. It’s better to be the master of your own destiny rather than a slave of someone else’s destiny.

70. When you are tired of being taken for granted it’s time you wake up.

71. When you use someone for personal gain it’s your biggest loss.

72. Choose a guy that takes you to his parents and not his bedroom.

73. You are always taken for granted because you give the permission to do so.

74. The girl who is still by your side when you are broke and down and out is the girl you should spend your life with.

75. Rich or Poor, you will be used.

76. The sad truth about life is you are forgotten and only remembered by people when they want something from you.

77. It’s better to be powerless than let power use you.

78. If your mind is blank people will write all over it.

79. “People confuse goodness with weakness. It is weak people, not good people (goodness demands strength), who are taken advantage of.” – Dennis Prager

80. “I’m not part of your institution; ‘Cause you’re just some grand illusion; It’s paralyzing being used and abused.” – Caleb Shomo

81. “We’ve been in that situation where you’re just so happy to be doing what you love to do that you get taken advantage of.” – Justin Timberlake

82. “In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” – Bertrand Russell

83. “Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forgo an advantage.” – Disraeli

84. “The more you are at everyone else’s disposal, the more you will feel like garbage.” – Christine E. Szymanski

85. “I’ve worked too hard and built too much to be taken advantage of. I know my worth and what I bring to the table.” – Tony A. Gaskins

86. “You make your way through the fire; I stand inside and I get burned; You make your love a liar; I’m hanging on to every word; I can’t quit you; And I’m fine with being used.” – Derek Fuhrmann

87. “I feel so used. I find I like it.” – J.D. Robb

88. “People confuse goodness with weakness. It is weak people, not good people (goodness demands strength), who are taken advantage of.” – Dennis Prager

89. “I’m not part of your institution; ‘Cause you’re just some grand illusion; It’s paralyzing being used and abused.” – Caleb Shomo

90. “We’ve been in that situation where you’re just so happy to be doing what you love to do that you get taken advantage of.” –

91. “In all affairs, it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” – Bertrand Russell

92. “Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forgo an advantage.” – Disraeli

93. “The more you are at everyone else’s disposal, the more you will feel like garbage.” – Christine E. Szymanski

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