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“You had to train your mind to remember: human being lying here at my feet, not someone to feel contempt toward.” quote by Meg Wolitzer
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““You had to train your mind to remember: human being lying here at my feet, not someone to feel contempt toward.””

Meg Wolitzer

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Wife” by Meg Wolitzer, 2005

The passage urges seeing a person as a fellow human, not as an object of contempt, fostering empathy and humility.

In simple terms: See people as humans, not objects.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy and humility.

Themes

humility empathy humanity perspective

Mood

thoughtful compassionate

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • teamwork
  • customer service
  • therapy

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy psychology interpersonal relations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you remind yourself to see others as equals?
  • What habits help you stay humble?
A Different Perspective

Empathy can be challenged by ingrained biases or dehumanizing language.

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