I'd go home and cry. I made up my mind never to hurt anybody else, no matter what. I never made jokes about anybody's big ears, crossed eyes, or their stuttering.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker vows never to hurt anyone again after feeling deep remorse.
- In plain terms
- I promise not to hurt anyone after feeling sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit to kindness after recognizing past harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions can help keep this promise?
- How can I repair past hurts?
Another view
The vow may be hard to keep without support.
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