What do we call love, hate, charity, revenge, humanity, forgiveness? Different results of the master impulse, the necessity of securing one's self-approval.

Summary

This quote suggests that emotions and actions such as love, hate, charity, revenge, humanity, and forgiveness all derive from a fundamental urge to gain self-approval. It implies that individuals engage in these behaviors or experience these emotions as a way to validate themselves and feel a sense of self-worth. The quote implies that our actions and emotions are driven by our innate desire for self-acceptance and to align our behaviors with our own moral compass.

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