It's very attractive to people to be a victim. Instead of having to think out the whole situation, about history and your group and what you are doing... if you begin from the point of view of being a victim, you've got it half-made. I mean intellectually.

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This quote suggests that being perceived as a victim can be appealing to individuals because it simplifies their understanding of a situation. By adopting the victim mindset, one doesn't have to engage in critical thinking or consider the complex dynamics of history, their own group, or their actions. It implies that portraying oneself as a victim can provide a shortcut to intellectual validation by generating sympathy and excuses, rather than taking responsibility for their actions or seeking a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances.

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