Abuse Quote by Julian Assange
“One of the best attributes of human beings is that they're adaptable; one of the worst attributes of human beings is they are adaptable. They adapt and start to tolerate abuses, they adapt to being involved themselves in abuses, they adapt to adversity and they continue on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2012
Human adaptability is a double‑edged sword; it lets us survive but also lets us accept harmful conditions.
In simple terms: Adaptability can be both strength and weakness.
Beware when adaptability becomes tolerance of abuse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace culture
- political movements
- social justice activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does adapting become compromising?
- How can we balance flexibility with moral standards?
Adaptability may blind us to the need for change.