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“I mean, if you think about doing things to people like that, if you think about it too much, it gets all up in you and you can't control it after a while. Then they really got you.” quote by Walter Dean Myers
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““I mean, if you think about doing things to people like that, if you think about it too much, it gets all up in you and you can't control it after a while. Then they really got you.””

Walter Dean Myers

About This Quote

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

Obsessive thoughts about harming others can dominate and erode self‑control.

In simple terms: Thinking too much about hurting others spirals.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and redirect harmful thoughts.

Themes

psychology self‑control violence

Mood

reflective serious

Type

psychological cautionary

When to use this quote

  • therapy session
  • conflict resolution
  • personal crisis
  • school counseling
  • legal testimony

Key Concepts

cognitive fixation emotional regulation moral conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers obsessive thoughts?
  • How can one regain control?
A Different Perspective

Might oversimplify complex mental health issues.

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