Assuming Quote by Anonymous
“Keep me rather in this cage, and feed me sparingly, if you dare. Anything that brings me closer to illness and the edge of death makes me more faithful. It is only when you make me suffer that I feel safe and secure. You should never have agreed to be a god for me if you were afraid to assume the duties of a god, and we know that they are not as tender as all that. You have already seen me cry. Now you must learn to relish my tears.”
About This Quote
A speaker expresses a twisted desire for suffering, equating pain with loyalty and safety, demanding devotion despite the harm.
In simple terms: They crave pain as proof of devotion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unhealthy dynamics and set boundaries.
Themes
power
dependency
pain
loyalty
Mood
distressed
intense
dark
Type
warning
psychological
emotional
When to use this quote
- toxic relationships
- abusive dynamics
- self‑harm
- codependency
- emotional manipulation
Key Concepts
psychology
masochism
control
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes equate suffering with love?
- How can we break cycles of toxic devotion?
A Different Perspective
Such devotion can be destructive and unsustainable.
