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What does it mean?
A blunt expression of disregard for others' welfare.
In plain terms
Let others suffer.
What can you take from it?
Disregard for others.

Where it applies

  • public insult
  • political attack
  • personal feud

Putting it to work

  • avoid public outbursts
  • consider impact
  • control temper

Questions to consider

  • When have you wished harm on others?
  • What makes you say this?

Another view

Dismissing others' pain damages social trust.

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