Lionel ShriverThey were determined to find something mechanically wrong with him - because broken machines are easier to fix.
About This Quote
Sometimes, people are so full of hate and anger towards others that they refuse to accept their faults. They will try to find something wrong with the person so they can pass it off as their own personal failure. The idea of fixing a person instead of helping them is not only unfair but quite unkind.
Source: We Need To Talk About Kevin
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