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“When people look most vicious, what you are seeing is not their animal side. It is the savagery that only humans can muster.” quote by Robin Hobb
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““When people look most vicious, what you are seeing is not their animal side. It is the savagery that only humans can muster.””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

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

Human cruelty is a conscious, deliberate choice, not merely instinctual animal behavior.

In simple terms: Human savagery is a conscious choice.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and curb human cruelty.

Themes

morality human nature violence

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • social policy

Key Concepts

Ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives people to cruelty?
  • Can empathy replace savagery?
A Different Perspective

Humans also act out of fear or survival instinct.

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