She never seemed to get near the edge. She lived on other people's edges. And when they fell off, she'd admire how pretty they looked as they fell
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person lives off others' boundaries and takes pleasure in watching them suffer.
- In plain terms
- Someone benefits from others' trouble and enjoys watching them fail.
- What can you take from it?
- Some people thrive on others' pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who watches you fall?
- How do you handle exploitation?
Another view
This describes a specific type of person who may be rare.
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