"Objectification is a critical reason why an abuser tends to get worse over time. As his conscience adapts to one level of cruelty-he builds to the next. By depersonalizing his partner, the abuser protects himself from the natural human emotions of guilt and empathy, so that he can sleep at night with a clear conscience. He distances himself so far from her humanity that her feelings no longer count, or simply cease to exist."

-- Lundy Bancroft

#Distance Quotes #Sleep Quotes #Night Quotes

“The only way to deal with terrorism is through determination. Turkey is determined to fight against terrorism, with or without the support of our allies. I haven't seen any soldiers from Canada or the United States fighting alongside my soldiers, to be honest.”
“Have more than you show, Speak less than you know.”

Source : William Shakespeare, Alfred Leslie Rowse (1984). “King Lear: modern text with introduction”, Univ Pr of Amer
“Success is steady progress toward one's personal goals.”
“[Responding to repeated questions about traveling in Africa without a husband:] I am looking for him.”
“In America, anyone can become president. That's the problem.”
“The truth is that things matter. They have to, they are what we live with and touch each and every day. They represent what we've seen, who we've loved and where we hope to go next. They remind us of the good times and the rough patches and everything in between that's made us who we are.”

Source : Nate Berkus (2012). “The Things That Matter”, p.10, Spiegel & Grau
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars...”
“It's hard to break through the clutter of fighters out there trying to get attention.”

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