Skip to content

Desperate Quote by Donna Augustine

“Desperate people should be placated until you can get as far away from them as humanly possible, because desperate people had a bad tendency of blowing up and taking you with them.” quote by Donna Augustine
Download Open image
““Desperate people should be placated until you can get as far away from them as humanly possible, because desperate people had a bad tendency of blowing up and taking you with them.””

Donna Augustine

About This Quote

Desperate individuals can become dangerous; it is wise to keep distance and protect oneself until they are no longer a threat.

In simple terms: Stay safe from volatile people.

Key Takeaway

Maintain safe boundaries.

Themes

danger desperation self‑protection boundaries

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

advisory reflective

When to use this quote

  • Crisis intervention
  • personal safety planning
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Human behavior risk management emotional instability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to intervene?
  • How can we help before desperation escalates?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding empathy may worsen the situation.

4.6 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Donna Augustine

Explore all 23 Donna Augustine quotes

More Desperate quotes

Browse all 1,618 Desperate quotes