In violence, we forget who we are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Violence causes us to lose our sense of identity.
- In plain terms
- When we use violence, we forget who we are.
- What can you take from it?
- Violence destroys self-awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does violence change us?
Another view
Survival sometimes requires violence.
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