Hypocrites, I said to them. You dare to rob mankind of all it's pain, yet treasure your own agonies. Who watches you?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hypocrites are accused of denying others pain while cherishing their own suffering. There is a question of who observes these contradictions.
- In plain terms
- You take away other people's pain but keep your own suffering for yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of those who deny your pain but keep their own.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who decides what pain is valid?
- Are you guilty of this hypocrisy?
Another view
Some pain is necessary for growth and cannot be stolen.
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