--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But even if we were to disappear, people…" description: "\"But even if we were to disappear, people would still be divided into people and Others. No matter how those Others were different.People can't get by w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/916/sergei-lukyanenko-4246_angst_but-even-if-we-were-to-disappear-people_789479.png" --- # But even if we were to disappear, people would still be… ![“But even if we were to disappear, people would still be divided into people and Others. No matter how those Others were different.People can't get by without Others. Put two people on an uninhabited island, and you'll have a human being and an Other. And the difference is that an Other is always…” quote by Sergei Lukyanenko](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/916/sergei-lukyanenko-4246_angst_but-even-if-we-were-to-disappear-people_789479.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/916/sergei-lukyanenko-4246_angst_but-even-if-we-were-to-disappear-people_789479.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/916/sergei-lukyanenko-4246_angst_but-even-if-we-were-to-disappear-people_789479.png) > “But even if we were to disappear, people would still be divided into people and Others. No matter how those Others were different.People can't get by without Others. Put two people on an uninhabited island, and you'll have a human being and an Other. And the difference is that an Other is always tormented by his differentness. It's easier for people. They know they're people, and that's what they ought to be. And they all have no choice but to be that way. All of them, forever.” [Sergei Lukyanenko](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sergei-lukyanenko/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human identity is defined by the presence of others; we cannot exist in isolation, and the “Other” is always alienated by difference. **In simple terms:** We need others to define ourselves, and being an Other feels painful. Key Takeaway Recognize the interdependence of people and the pain of otherness. Themes identity otherness interdependence alienation humanity Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - teamwork - counseling - conflict resolution - community building Key Concepts existentialism social psychology philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing others shape your self‑concept? - Can we reduce the torment of otherness? 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