Admit Quote by Oriana Fallaci
“I must admit that I am not generous with weak people. It's not in my nature or in my personality. My parents were not generous with weak people, see?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1975
The speaker admits a harsh stance toward the weak, attributing it to upbringing and personal nature, suggesting a belief that strength is essential.
In simple terms: Hardness toward weak; shaped by upbringing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how upbringing shapes attitudes toward vulnerability.
Themes
strength
vulnerability
upbringing
personality
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- mentoring
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your background influence your treatment of the vulnerable?
- Can strength coexist with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Hardness may alienate and limit cooperation.
![“Margaret: Oh you weak people, you weak, beautiful people! - who give up. What you want is someone to [she turns out the rose-silk lamp] take hold of you. Gently, gently, with love! And I do love you, Brick, I do! Brick [smiling with charming sadness]: Wouldn't it be funny if that was true?” quote by Tennessee Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/140/tennessee-williams-745_beautiful-people_margaret-oh-you-weak-people-you-weak-bea_469239.jpg)
