After a good, successful torture, she was as happy as I ever saw her. I guess everyone needed a hobby.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator notes a character finds happiness in torture, suggesting everyone needs a pastime.
- In plain terms
- Everyone needs a hobby, even if it is dark.
- What can you take from it?
- People find fulfillment in various activities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a healthy hobby?
- How do we judge others' passions?
Another view
It normalizes harmful behavior as a mere hobby.
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