Doe Quote by Laura Schlessinger
“When we're hurting, it does not give us a license to hurt others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advice Column, 1990s
Compassion requires not harming others even when we suffer.
In simple terms: Pain doesn’t justify hurting others.
Key Takeaway
Choose empathy over retaliation.
Themes
ethics
empathy
self‑control
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- family disputes
- workplace tension
- online harassment
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel pain into constructive action?
- What practices help maintain compassion under duress?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to resist retaliation when hurt is fresh.