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A sensitive person receives fifty impressions where somebody else may only get seven. Sensitive people are so vulnerable; they're so easily brutalized and hurt just because they are sensitive. The more sensitive you are, the more certain you are to be brutalized, develop scabs.Analysis helps. It helped me. But still, the last eight, nine years I've been pretty messed up, a mess pretty much.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sensitivity can lead to heightened emotional experiences, both positive and negative.
In this quote, Marlon Brando reflects on the complexities of being a sensitive person. He suggests that while sensitivity allows for profound emotional experiences and perceptions, it also makes individuals more susceptible to emotional pain and suffering. Brando shares his own struggles with this aspect, indicating that even though analysis and understanding can provide some relief, the lasting impact of sensitivity can leave one feeling hurt and disordered.
Themes
SensitivityEmotionsVulnerabilityPainAnalysis
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about empathy during a workshop, you might introduce this quote to highlight the challenges sensitive individuals face.
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