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“The craziest, most selfish act is to commit suicide. When you kill yourself, you kill others.” quote by Jenny Joseph
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“The craziest, most selfish act is to commit suicide. When you kill yourself, you kill others.”

Jenny Joseph

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Laughing Heart", 1990

The quote frames suicide as a selfish act that harms others, urging empathy and responsibility.

In simple terms: Suicide hurts those left behind.

Key Takeaway

Seek help and support others in crisis.

Themes

mental health ethics responsibility empathy

Mood

compassionate serious

Type

supportive educational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • crisis lines
  • community support groups
  • family discussions

Key Concepts

suicide impact selfishness social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist for those in despair?
  • How can we talk about suicide without blame?
A Different Perspective

It may stigmatize mental illness.

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