Quote by Bell Hooks

There is no life to be found in violence. Every act of violence brings us closer to death. Whether it's the mundane violence we do to our bodies by overeating toxic food or drink or the extreme violence of child abuse, domestic warfare, life-threatening poverty, addiction, or state terrorism.

There is no life to be found in violence. Every act of viole

Summary

This quote suggests that violence does not promote life, but rather the opposite. It asserts that any form of violence, whether it is physical harm to oneself or others, leads us closer to death. The quote highlights different examples of violence, ranging from self-destructive behaviors like consuming harmful substances, to more severe acts such as abuse, poverty, addiction, and state-sponsored terrorism. Overall, the quote conveys the message that violence diminishes life and its various manifestations can have detrimental effects on individuals and societies.

By Bell Hooks

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