Entitlement Quote by Mark Manson
““For individuals to feel justified in doing horrible things to other people, they must feel an unwavering certainty in their own righteousness, in their own beliefs and deservedness. ...Evil people never believe that they are evil, rather, they believe that everyone else is evil.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F* by Mark Manson, 2016
People justify cruelty by believing they are morally superior and that others are the problem.
In simple terms: Self‑righteousness fuels cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Question your own certainty.
Themes
morality
psychology
power
self‑deception
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- workplace conflict
- personal relationships
- online harassment
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
moral licensing
in‑group bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever assume you are right without evidence?
- How might humility reduce harm?
A Different Perspective
It ignores structural factors that also enable evil.
