Being Quote by Bob Keeshan
“It is my contention that most people are not mugged every day, that most people in this world do not encounter violence every day. I think we prepare people for violence, and I think just as importantly we prepare people for the definition of being gentle.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Likely from a public talk or interview on violence prevention
The quote argues that everyday life is generally non‑violent, and that society should focus on teaching gentleness as much as it prepares for violence.
In simple terms: Most people aren't daily victims of violence; we should teach gentleness.
Key Takeaway
Balance education on safety with nurturing kindness.
Themes
violence prevention
gentleness
education
Mood
balanced
instructive
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- community programs
- parenting
- media literacy
Key Concepts
social conditioning
definition of gentleness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach kindness without ignoring safety?
- What balance should schools strike between self‑defense and empathy?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizing gentleness may be seen as naive in contexts of real danger.
![“It's the way that I think about the world, and the way that I like to tell stories - I don't think you should get too heavy. There's enough out there, in the world, with violence. I think that comedy lightens the heaviness [of the world].” quote by Martin McDonagh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f3c/martin-mcdonagh-10860_comedy_it-s-the-way-that-i-think-about-the-worl_1333701.jpg)
