--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you're that obsessed with someone, why…" description: "\"If you're that obsessed with someone, why would you kill her? Humans are full of contradictions.\" — Ai Yazawa" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d13/ai-yazawa-3869_contradiction_if-you-re-that-obsessed-with-someone-why_1686047.png" --- # If you're that obsessed with someone, why would you kill… ![“If you're that obsessed with someone, why would you kill her? Humans are full of contradictions.” quote by Ai Yazawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d13/ai-yazawa-3869_contradiction_if-you-re-that-obsessed-with-someone-why_1686047.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d13/ai-yazawa-3869_contradiction_if-you-re-that-obsessed-with-someone-why_1686047.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d13/ai-yazawa-3869_contradiction_if-you-re-that-obsessed-with-someone-why_1686047.png) > “If you're that obsessed with someone, why would you kill her? Humans are full of contradictions.” [Ai Yazawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ai-yazawa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Obsession can lead to contradictory actions; killing someone you obsess over is illogical. **In simple terms:** Obsession creates contradictory behavior. Key Takeaway Reflect on obsessive motives. Themes psychology contradiction obsession violence Mood reflective dramatic Type literary psychological When to use this quote - relationships - personal boundaries - conflict resolution Key Concepts literary analysis character study Questions to Reflect On - Why do contradictions arise? - How can you resolve obsessive thoughts? 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