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Anger Quote by Marcel Proust

“Unkindness is inspired by hatred, anger fuels it into action in which there is no great joy; it would take sadism to turn it into something pleasurable; unkind people imagine themselves to be inflicting pain on someone equally unkind.” quote by Marcel Proust
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““Unkindness is inspired by hatred, anger fuels it into action in which there is no great joy; it would take sadism to turn it into something pleasurable; unkind people imagine themselves to be inflicting pain on someone equally unkind.””

Marcel Proust

About This Quote

Source Novel: In Search of Lost Time, 1913

Hatred fuels unkind actions that lack joy, and only sadism can make them pleasurable, revealing cruelty’s emptiness.

In simple terms: Hatred drives cruel acts without joy.

Key Takeaway

Reject hatred, seek empathy.

Themes

morality emotions human nature

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • parenting
  • workplace leadership

Key Concepts

psychology ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we sometimes enjoy others’ pain?
  • Can kindness be taught?
A Different Perspective

Compassion may be hard to practice.

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