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Existence is violent, I exist, therefore I'm violent. . . in that way.
Huey Newton
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote reflects on the inherent violence of existence and the individual's experience of it.

Huey Newton's quote suggests that existence itself is marked by aggression and turmoil, and through the experience of being alive, one is inevitably affected by this violence. It implies a connection between existence and the struggle inherent in life, illustrating how personal identity and experience can be shaped by the harshness of the world around us.

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In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about the struggles of life, this quote can highlight the challenges we all face.

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