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“Those who make objectivity a religion are liars. they are scared of human pain. They dont want to be objective, it's a lie: they want to be objects, so as not to suffer.” quote by Eduardo Galeano
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““Those who make objectivity a religion are liars. they are scared of human pain. They dont want to be objective, it's a lie: they want to be objects, so as not to suffer.””

Eduardo Galeano

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Embraces, 1989

Pretending to be objective is a denial of humanity, avoiding pain by becoming detached.

In simple terms: False objectivity hides true feelings.

Key Takeaway

Embrace empathy, not cold detachment.

Themes

truth humanity pain

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • science
  • personal relationships
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is emotional distance appropriate?
  • How do you balance truth with compassion?
A Different Perspective

Complete objectivity is impossible; some detachment can aid analysis.

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