Pity is just another form of abuse.

Pity is just another form of abuse.

📖 Michael J. Fox

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Actor

🎂 June 9, 1961

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This quote challenges the often well-meaning act of sympathizing with others, highlighting how pity can inadvertently demean or diminish someone’s dignity. When we pity someone, it can reinforce their feelings of helplessness or inferiority, rather than empowering or truly understanding their situation. Recognizing this nuance allows us to approach others with compassion that respects their agency and strength, rather than with surface-level sympathy.

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