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“I hate seeing people getting hurt or hurting other people. I hate seeing blood. I am very intolerant of physical pain. I find violence horrifying, so much so that I can't help being intrigued by it.” quote by Takeshi Kitano
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“I hate seeing people getting hurt or hurting other people. I hate seeing blood. I am very intolerant of physical pain. I find violence horrifying, so much so that I can't help being intrigued by it.”

Takeshi Kitano

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal reflections, 2021

The speaker is repulsed by physical pain and violence yet feels a paradoxical fascination with it.

In simple terms: Violence repels but also intrigues.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge discomfort, explore why.

Themes

pain violence psychology

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

introspective ethical

When to use this quote

  • media consumption
  • personal safety
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

empathy cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does violence attract you?
  • How can you channel this interest positively?
A Different Perspective

Fascination may desensitize or glorify harm.

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