Behind Quote by Lara Logan
“Seeing death is not as difficult as you might think. What's harder is to see people suffer. It's the people the dead left behind that get to you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNN, 2012
Observing death is easier than witnessing ongoing suffering of survivors, which deeply affects us.
In simple terms: Seeing people suffer after loss is hardest.
Key Takeaway
Support those grieving.
Themes
grief
empathy
human suffering
psychology
Mood
compassionate
somber
Type
supportive
empathetic
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community support
- disaster relief
Key Concepts
psychology
social work
humanitarian aid
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help those left behind?
- What coping mechanisms aid you when confronting grief?
A Different Perspective
Emotional impact can be overwhelming for the observer.
