Hurt Quote by E. W. Howe
“Man is still a savage to the extent that he has little respect for anything that cannot hurt him.”
About This Quote
People often disrespect what cannot cause them harm, revealing a savage tendency toward indifference.
In simple terms: Disrespect for harmless things shows savagery.
Key Takeaway
Respect all, even the harmless.
Themes
respect
indifference
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- null
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ignoring the harmless affect your behavior?
- What does it mean to respect something that cannot hurt you?
A Different Perspective
Respecting the harmless can be challenging when fear or bias dominates.
![“If [black] nationalism could create a strong and effective insularity, deliver on its promise of self-respect, then the hurt it might cause well-meaning whites, or the inner turmoil it caused people like me, would be of little consequence.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60f/barack-obama-17_black_if-black-nationalism-could-create-a-stro_1426805.jpg)
