Quote by E. M. Cioran

Does our ferocity not derive from the fact that our instincts are all too interested in other people? If we attended more to ourselves and became the center, the object of our murderous inclinations, the sum of our intolerances would diminish.

Does our ferocity not derive from the fact that our instinct

Summary

This quote suggests that our aggressive nature stems from our excessive focus on others. If we were to shift our attention towards ourselves, becoming more self-centered, the intensity of our violent tendencies and intolerance towards others would reduce. In essence, it implies that self-reflection and self-attention could lead to a decrease in harmful behavior towards others.

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Anger

By E. M. Cioran

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