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Anger Quote by Martha Nussbaum

“Disgust is often more deeply buried than envy and anger, but it compounds and intensifies the other negative emotions.” quote by Martha Nussbaum
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“Disgust is often more deeply buried than envy and anger, but it compounds and intensifies the other negative emotions.”

Martha Nussbaum

About This Quote

Source Book: The Human Emotions, 2015

Disgust deepens other negative feelings, making them more intense and harder to manage.

In simple terms: Disgust worsens other emotions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address disgust early.

Themes

emotion psychology negativity

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Conflict resolution
  • personal reflection
  • therapy

Key Concepts

Moral psychology affect theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your disgust?
  • How does it affect other emotions?
A Different Perspective

Disgust can be suppressed, not resolved.

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