Quote by Cormac McCarthy

It is not my experience that life's difficulties make people more charitable.

It is not my experience that life's difficulties make people

Summary

This quote suggests that going through challenging experiences does not necessarily lead individuals to become more charitable or empathetic. It challenges the common belief that hardships inherently build compassion, arguing that personal struggles do not always translate into kindness towards others. Instead, it implies that the way people respond to difficulties is subjective and varies from person to person. Some may use their experiences as an opportunity to grow and become more generous, while others may become more self-focused or guarded.

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Experience Life People Difficulties

By Cormac McCarthy

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