A villain who shares one's guilt is inevitably more attractive than a hero convinced of one's innocence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Villains who share our guilt attract us more than heroes who claim innocence.
- In plain terms
- We like guilty villains more than innocent heroes.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge shared guilt to connect with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who feels more real to you?
- Where do you see your own guilt?
Another view
Heroes remain necessary for moral guidance despite this pull.
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