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“If, as a companion, you just try not to be harmful, if you are not helpful either, you might still be harmful.” quote by Criss Jami
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““If, as a companion, you just try not to be harmful, if you are not helpful either, you might still be harmful.””

Criss Jami

About This Quote

Source Essay: Ethical Relationships, 2019

Even if you avoid causing harm, being neither helpful nor harmful can still result in harm; intentional positivity is needed.

In simple terms: Neutrality can still cause harm.

Key Takeaway

Actively help others.

Themes

ethics relationships intentionality

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • teamwork
  • community service
  • leadership

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you been passively harmful?
  • How can you shift from neutral to helpful?
A Different Perspective

Being passive may unintentionally hurt.

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