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Compassion Quote by Cormac McCarthy

“Love makes men foolish. I speak as a victim myself. We are taken out of our own care and then it remains to be seen only if fate will show to us some share of mercy. Or little. Or none.” quote by Cormac McCarthy
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““Love makes men foolish. I speak as a victim myself. We are taken out of our own care and then it remains to be seen only if fate will show to us some share of mercy. Or little. Or none.””

Cormac McCarthy

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Road, 2006

Love can blind judgment, leading to vulnerability and reliance on fate’s mercy.

In simple terms: Love makes us vulnerable.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s risks and seek agency.

Themes

love vulnerability fate

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • survival scenarios
  • emotional decisions

Key Concepts

existentialism human frailty trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love influence your decisions?
  • What balance exists between love and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective

Relying on fate may excuse personal accountability.

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