people ruthless, people cruel see the damage that some people do full of hatred, full of pride it's enough to make you lose your mind
SufferingCrueltyHatredHuman behaviorHuman natureMadnessPride
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes the cruelty and hatred people inflict on each other, noting its mental toll.
- In plain terms
- People hurt each other with hate and pride.
- What can you take from it?
- Harmful behavior can drive you to lose sanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives people to be cruel?
- How do you protect yourself?
Another view
It generalizes human behavior as universally cruel.
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