Remorse for what? You people have done everything in the world to me. Doesn't that give me equal right?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims that others' wrongdoing gives him equal right to remorse, justifying his own actions.
- In plain terms
- He says you’ve hurt me, so I deserve to feel remorse for my deeds.
- What can you take from it?
- He uses perceived victimhood to excuse his misdeeds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does being wronged excuse wrongdoing?
- How does victimhood affect moral judgment?
Another view
It ignores personal responsibility.
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