I’m sorry,” I heard her say. “One gets so used to one’s…
““I’m sorry,” I heard her say. “One gets so used to one’s own horrors, one forgets how they must seem to other people.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People become desensitized to their own suffering, losing empathy for others' pain.
In simple terms: Habitual horror dulls empathy.
Cultivate awareness of others' experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- education
- community workshops
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal trauma affect how you view others?
- What practices restore empathy?
Self‑focus can block understanding.