Quote by Simone Weil

A hurtful act is the transference to others of the degradation which we bear in ourselves.

A hurtful act is the transference to others of the degradati

Summary

This quote suggests that when we act hurtful or inflict pain onto others, we are actually projecting the negative qualities or emotional burdens that we carry within ourselves onto them. It implies that our hurtful actions are often a result of our own feelings of degradation, insecurity, or hurt. In essence, this quote highlights how our negative attitudes towards ourselves can manifest in hurtful behaviors towards others as a means of relieving our own pain or asserting dominance.

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By Simone Weil

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