I'm still the same person I've always been. I can't say…
“I'm still the same person I've always been. I can't say exactly what I'll do; I'm an excessive person. Talk about violence-----I don't do anything violent. Talk about violence, what's going on in Nicaragua? What's going on in El Salvador? That's violent. What are they doing to the planet with chemicals and acid rain? That's violent. What are people doing to each other? Raping. That's violent. I'm striking out at ac icon that has no life. There's a big difference between what has life and what doesn't. I mean. I've been a vegetarian for 16 years.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker equates various forms of harm—environmental damage, war, abuse, and personal aggression—as manifestations of violence, emphasizing personal consistency despite societal chaos.
In simple terms: All kinds of harm are violence, even non‑physical.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and oppose all forms of violence.
Themes
violence
consistency
environment
ethics
personal identity
Mood
reflective
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- environmental protest
- human rights advocacy
- personal reflection
- dietary choices
Key Concepts
moral relativism
activism
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define violence in everyday life?
- Can non‑physical harm be as damaging as physical?
A Different Perspective
The broad definition may dilute focus on direct physical violence.