Every step Quote by Brenda Shaughnessy
““Where can we go if not to each other, resenting every step?””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: "The Most Dangerous Book: An Illustrated History of the Book" (2020)
The quote reflects on human interdependence and the tension between connection and resentment that arises when we rely on each other for meaning and direction.
In simple terms: We need each other, yet often resent that reliance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace connection, address resentment.
Themes
relationships
dependency
resentment
humanity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendships
- families
- work teams
- community projects
Key Concepts
interdependence
emotional conflict
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- How does resentment shape our relationships?
- What steps can reduce resentment while staying connected?
A Different Perspective
If connections become toxic, resentment can dominate, undermining the benefit of togetherness.
![“[from a reader] Whenever I feel myself resenting someone, I reach out. I have made good friends that way.” quote by Amy Dickinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/056/amy-dickinson-8789_books_from-a-reader-whenever-i-feel-myself-res_1201722.jpg)
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
