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It alters your mind, too. Strips away all the weakness…

“It alters your mind, too. Strips away all the weakness. And most people, when it comes down to it, that´s all that´s there underneath - weakness. When that´s gone, when all all the pathetic emotions are gone, all that´s left is anger, hatred. That´s what those creatures are - they´re what´s left…” quote by Alexander Gordon Smith
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““It alters your mind, too. Strips away all the weakness. And most people, when it comes down to it, that´s all that´s there underneath - weakness. When that´s gone, when all all the pathetic emotions are gone, all that´s left is anger, hatred. That´s what those creatures are - they´re what´s left when you take away everything human.””

Alexander Gordon Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Removing all human traits leaves only raw anger and hatred.

In simple terms: Stripping humanity reveals base emotions.

Key Takeaway

Preserve humanity to avoid hatred.

Themes

psychology humanity emotions identity

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution
  • mental health

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines humanity?
  • How to retain empathy?
A Different Perspective

Anger can dominate when empathy is lost.

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