--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: All normal people, I added as on…" description: "\"“All normal people, I added as on afterthought, had more or less desired the death of those they loved, at some time or another.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ba/anonymous-1_death_all-normal-people-i-added-as-on-aftertho_2535972.jpg" --- # All normal people, I added as on afterthought, had more or… ![“All normal people, I added as on afterthought, had more or less desired the death of those they loved, at some time or another.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ba/anonymous-1_death_all-normal-people-i-added-as-on-aftertho_2535972.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ba/anonymous-1_death_all-normal-people-i-added-as-on-aftertho_2535972.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ba/anonymous-1_death_all-normal-people-i-added-as-on-aftertho_2535972.jpg) > ““All normal people, I added as on afterthought, had more or less desired the death of those they loved, at some time or another.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even ordinary people sometimes wish death upon those they love, reflecting complex, conflicted emotions. **In simple terms:** People may secretly wish harm on loved ones. Key Takeaway Recognize and address hidden resentments. Themes human nature conflict psychology love and hate Mood somber introspective Type literary psychological When to use this quote - counseling sessions - personal journaling - conflict resolution Key Concepts emotional ambivalence dark impulses relationship dynamics Questions to Reflect On - Why do these thoughts arise? - How can one reconcile love with negative feelings? 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