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“If you are connected to your own internal being, it is very hard to be screwing and destroying and hurting another human being, because you’ll be feeling what they’re feeling. If you’re separated, it’s not a hard thing to do at all.” quote by Eve Ensler
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“If you are connected to your own internal being, it is very hard to be screwing and destroying and hurting another human being, because you’ll be feeling what they’re feeling. If you’re separated, it’s not a hard thing to do at all.”

Eve Ensler

About This Quote

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

Empathy prevents harm; disconnection enables cruelty.

In simple terms: Feeling others' pain stops hurting them.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑awareness to protect others.

Themes

empathy violence connection

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • community building

Key Concepts

psychology morality compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you deepen self‑connection?
  • What practices increase empathy?
A Different Perspective

If you are disconnected from yourself, empathy may still be limited.

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