Burned Quote by Cornelia Funke
“This world,' she said. 'Do you really like it?' What a question! Farid never asked himself such things. He was glad to be with Dustfinger again and didn't mind where that was. It's a cruel world, don't you think?' Meggie went on. 'Mo often told me I forget how cruel it is too easily.' With his burned fingers, Farid stroke her fair hair. It shone even in the dark. 'They're all cruel,' he said. 'The world I come from, the world you come from, and this one, too. Maybe the people don't see the cruelty in your world right away, it's better hidden, but it's there all the same.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Inkheart, 2003
The passage explores the pervasive cruelty of the world, suggesting that harshness exists everywhere, often hidden, and is recognized differently by individuals.
In simple terms: Cruelty is everywhere, sometimes hidden.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden cruelty.
Themes
cruelty
human nature
perception
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront unseen cruelty?
- Can empathy reveal hidden harshness?
A Different Perspective
Not all cruelty is overt; some is systemic and subtle.
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