“Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up”

“Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up” is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many posters. “Strong people don’t put other people down, they help other people” was cited in a newsgroup in 2001. “‘Strong people don’t put others down, they lift them up.’ -Michael P. Watson” went viral on Twitter on July 17, 2012.
   
The Sarcasm Society added its popular take on Twitter on November 22, 2013:
 
“Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up and slam them on the ground for maximum damage.”
 
   
Google Groups: alt.self-esteem
Big Elastic Band
Ian Pulsford
5/13/01
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Bullying is not a sign of strength.  Being cool and in command is strength, but while they make you angry you won’t be free of their legacy.  Strong people don’t put other people down, they help other people.
         
Twitter
djbigdose
‏@DJBigDose
“Strong people don’t put others down.  They lift them up.” 
- Michael P. Watson… http://fb.me/1OiOb51xO
2:16 PM - 17 Jul 2012
 
Twitter
Kuboo.com
‏@KubooWorld
“Strong people don’t put others down, they lift them up.” -Michael P. Watson
6:22 PM - 17 Jul 2012
 
Google Groups: bokaariya
Fw: Daily Motivational and Inspirational Quotes
hiralal jagiasi
11/1/12
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Strong people don’t put others down. they lift… ( Leadership Quotes )
 
Google Groups: Treat For Tat
Inspirational Quotes
VS Murthy
4/24/13
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Strong people don’t put others down. they lift them up. ~ Michael P. Watson
 
Twitter
Sarcasm Society
‏@SarcasmSociety
Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up and slam them on the ground for maximum damage.
12:34 PM - 22 Nov 2013
 
Google Books
Receiving God’s Best for Your Life
By Phyllis G. McDaniel
lulu Publishing (Lulu.com)
2014
Pg. 58:
“Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up.” Michael P. Watson
 
Twitter
Joke of the Day
‏@jokeoftheday69
Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up and slam them on the ground for maximum damage.
4:47 PM - 8 Mar 2015