I didn't mind being a public executioner, once I got the hang of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to enjoying a harmful role once they became skilled at it.
- In plain terms
- Getting used to hurting others makes it easier.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of desensitization to harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did I become comfortable with harm?
- What roles compromise my values?
Another view
Not all difficult roles involve harm; some are necessary.
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