Quote by Charles James Fox

He that is conscious of guilt cannot bear the innocence of others: So they will try to reduce all others to their own level.

He that is conscious of guilt cannot bear the innocence of o

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This quote suggests that individuals who are burdened with a guilty conscience struggle to accept and appreciate the innocence of others. In their insecurity, they may attempt to bring down others to their own level by belittling or criticizing them. Essentially, this behavior stems from a sense of envy or a desperate need to normalize their own feelings of guilt or wrongdoing.

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