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“When you meet a man who is broken, pick him up and carry him. When you meet a woman whos broken, put her all into your arms. Cause we dont know where we come fromwe dont know where we are.” quote by Laurie Anderson
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“When you meet a man who is broken, pick him up and carry him. When you meet a woman whos broken, put her all into your arms. Cause we dont know where we come fromwe dont know where we are.”

Laurie Anderson

About This Quote

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

Calls for compassionate support of broken individuals, emphasizing shared humanity.

In simple terms: Help broken people; we all share origins.

Key Takeaway

Offer empathy and support.

Themes

compassion humanity solidarity

Mood

caring thoughtful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community outreach
  • friendship
  • counseling

Key Concepts

mental health social work

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practically support someone in need?
  • What does “broken” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May be overly idealistic.

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