When Kamand Kojouri said “Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light”, she was talking about toxic people. They manipulate, belittle, drain your energy, and leave a trail of emotional debris wherever they go.
But instead of letting them burn you just to shine, let these quotes help you rise above their toxicity, reclaim your inner strength, and chart a course toward positive shores.
Did You Know These Toxic People Quotes
1. “Fools want to share their poison but wise people prefer water” — Maxime Lagace
2. “Never argue with stupid people, because they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” — Mark Twain
3. “Toxic people are great actors. They will utilize whichever props are available to maintain control of the relationship.” — Shannon Thomas
4. “Toxic people will often make you question your sanity.” — Sarah Regan
5. “Pay no attention to toxic words. What people say is often a reflection of themselves, not you.” — Christian Baloga
6. “Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.” — Kamand Kojouri
7. “Be mindful of toxic people. They love playing the victim. They’re also good at manipulating others into believing that you’re the bad guy” — Mutti Menk
8. “The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.” — Anthony Robbins”
9. “We all get it wrong sometimes but toxic people will make sure you know it.” — Karen Young
10. “Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore.” – Albert Einstein
11. “People inspire you, or they drain you” Pick them wisely.” — Hans F. Hasen
12. “Toxic people create chaos, point fingers, shift blame, and avoid taking responsibility” — Dr. Anne Brown
13. “The wrong person will give you less than what you’re worth but that doesn’t mean that you have to accept it” — Sonya Parker
14. “Once you realize you deserve a bright future, letting go of your dark past is the best choice you will ever make.” — Roy T. Bennett
15. “No matter how valuable you are and your ideas, fools will certainly play both of you down, so exclude yourselves from the inflammatory environs of fools.” — Michael Bassey Johnson
16. “An oppressive nature is like inclement weather, surrounding others and crushing them down with its infectious gloom.” ― Stewart Stafford
17. “You lift your spirits by moving away from what upsets you. If the stove is hot, you can’t ask how to touch it but be happy about it.” — Queen Tourmaline
18. “Let negative people live their negative lives with their negative minds.” — Moosa Rahat
19. “Self-love is an ocean and your heart is a vessel. Make it full, and any excess will spill over into the lives of the people you hold dear. But you must come first.” — Beau Taplin
20. “It’s very possible and very okay to forgive someone and still not want to spend time with them.” — Karen Salmansohn
22. “Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” — Mandy Hale
23. “An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you.” — Goi Nasu
24. “You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better.” — Anne Lamott
25. “Every day you must unlearn the ways that hold you back. You must rid yourself of negativity, so you can learn to fly.” — Leon Brown
26. “It’s amazing how quickly things can turn around when you remove toxic people from your life.” — Robert Tew
27. “You create more space in your life when you turn your excess baggage to garbage.” ― Chinonye J. Chidolue
28. Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.” — Robert Tew
29. “If it comes, let it come. If it goes, it’s ok, let it go. Let things come and go. Stay calm, don’t let anything disturb your peace, and carry on.” ― Germany Kent
30. “It’s okay to walk away from people who bring you down.” ― Joyce Meyer
31. “No is a complete sentence.” ― Anne Lamott
32. “You teach people how to treat you by what you tolerate.” ― Wayne Dyer
33. “Setting boundaries is not about being mean. It’s about honoring your own needs and respecting yourself.” ― Christine Hassler
34. “The only person you are responsible for is yourself.” ― Oprah Winfrey
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35. “Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting who they are, it means remembering who you are.” ― Buddha
36. “The best revenge is massive success.” ― Frank Sinatra
37. “You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your boundaries.” ― Nedra Glover Tawwab
38. “You cannot heal in the same environment that made you sick.” ― Jane Hirschfield
39. “Your happiness is your responsibility.” ― Marsha Hudnall
40. “Surround yourself with people who lift you higher, not pull you lower.” ― Michael Josephson
41. “Gossip is a disease. Don’t spread it.” ― Will Smith
42. “Negative people will try to drain your energy. Positivity is a choice. Choose wisely.” ― Unknown
43. “Life is too short for drama. Surround yourself with positive people who make you smile.” ― Joel Brown
44. “The biggest investment you can make is in yourself.” ― Warren Buffett
45. “Not all friends know they have lost you.” ― Joyce Rachelle
46. “Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.” ― Kamand Kojouri
47. “When I stop eating certain things, I feel so much better. I notice the same when I stop dealing with certain people.” ― Steve Maraboli
48. “Life is short. Don’t waste it with negative people who don’t appreciate you. Keep them in your heart but keep them out of your life.”
49. “Don’t waste yourself in rejection, nor bark against the bad, but chant the beauty of the good.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
50. “Because at some point you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart but not in your life.” – Sandi Lynn
