Bastards Quote by Nathanael West
““Humanity...I'm a humanity lover. All the broken bastards...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dream Life of Balso Snell”, 1931
Expresses a love for humanity despite its brokenness, emphasizing compassion for flawed individuals.
In simple terms: Love humanity despite its flaws.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy.
Themes
humanity
compassion
literature
Mood
empathetic
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social work
- mental health care
- community building
Key Concepts
Existentialism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we sustain empathy for the broken?
- What boundaries protect caregivers?
A Different Perspective
Compassion can be exhausted without support.
