How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses relief at not knowing the victims of violence, highlighting detachment as a coping mechanism.
- In plain terms
- It feels better not to care about people killed.
- What can you take from it?
- Detachment can protect against grief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt relieved to be unaware of tragedy?
Another view
It normalizes indifference to human suffering.
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