Arguing Quote by David Gerrold
“I have a very simple philosophy of life: Kindness. Ferocious, unrelenting, ruthless, committed, passionate, kindness. Life is sacred everywhere. We all have better things to do than beat each other up. Arguing for the exception is to invest it with energy, it's to negotiate the loophole. The commitment to kindness must be total.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Convention of Science Fiction Writers, 1992
Gerrold presents kindness as an all‑encompassing, fierce commitment, urging total dedication to compassion over conflict.
In simple terms: Kindness should be fierce, total, and central to life.
Key Takeaway
Make kindness your unwavering principle.
Themes
ethics
compassion
conflict resolution
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community building
- conflict mediation
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
radical kindness
humanism
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Can kindness coexist with self‑preservation?
- When does compassion become self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Total commitment may be unrealistic in hostile environments.
