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I want very much to tell, to talk about, the wholeness inside every human being. It's a strange thing that every human being has a sort of dignity or wholeness in him, and out of that develops relationships to other human beings, tensions, misunderstandings, tenderness, coming in contact, touching and being touched, the cutting off of a contact and what happens then.

Ingmar Bergman#10

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker believes every person has an inner wholeness that forms the basis for human relationships and interactions.
In plain terms
Everyone has dignity inside them, and that is how we connect with others.
What can you take from it?
Recognize inner dignity in yourself and others to build better relationships.

Where it applies

  • understanding human nature
  • building relationships
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • practicing empathy
  • fostering connection

Questions to consider

  • Where do you find your sense of wholeness?
  • How does dignity affect your interactions?

Another view

Not everyone may feel or express this inner wholeness equally.

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