Darkness Quote by Salman Rushdie
““There is a thing that lives in us, eating our food, breathing our air, looking out through our eyes, and when it comes out to play nobody is immune; possessed, we turn murderously upon one another, thing-darkness in our eyes and real weapons in our hands, neighbour against thing-ridden neighbour, thing-driven cousin against cousin, brother-thing against brother-thing, thing-child against thing-child.””
About This Quote
Human nature can become violent when driven by fear and competition.
In simple terms: Fear and rivalry can turn people violent.
Key Takeaway
Address fear, foster empathy.
Themes
violence
human nature
conflict
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political unrest
- community disputes
- family feuds
- online arguments
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers aggression in your community?
- How can empathy reduce hostility?
A Different Perspective
Not all conflict stems from fear; some is systemic.
