Misery still delights to trace Its semblance in another's case.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People find pleasure in another's suffering.
- In plain terms
- Misery enjoys watching others suffer.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of schadenfreude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we sometimes relish others' pain?
- How can we counteract this tendency?
Another view
Statement is stark and may be uncomfortable.
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