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Abusive Quote by Daniel Cole

“[...] over the years I’ve seen so many otherwise “good” people doing horrible things to each other – husbands strangling cheating wives, brothers protecting sisters from abusive partners. In the end you realise …’ ‘Realise what?’ ‘That there are no “good” people. There are just those who haven’t…” quote by Daniel Cole
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““[...] over the years I’ve seen so many otherwise “good” people doing horrible things to each other – husbands strangling cheating wives, brothers protecting sisters from abusive partners. In the end you realise …’ ‘Realise what?’ ‘That there are no “good” people. There are just those who haven’t been pushed far enough yet, and those that have.””

Daniel Cole

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “Human Nature”, Daniel Cole, 2023

People are not inherently good or bad; circumstances and pressures shape behavior, revealing hidden capacities for harm.

In simple terms: People become bad when pressured.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and mitigate harmful pressures.

Themes

ethics human nature stress

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • workplace
  • community crises

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pressures push you toward negative actions?
  • How can you protect yourself and others?
A Different Perspective

Even “good” people can act cruelly under duress.

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