Cruelty, like every other vice, requires no motive outside of itself; it only requires opportunity.

Summary

This quote suggests that cruelty is fueled by itself and does not necessarily require any additional reason or motive to occur. It implies that individuals with cruel tendencies do not need a specific justification to inflict harm on others; instead, they only require the right conditions or opportunities to act on their cruel inclinations. In essence, it implies that cruelty can exist without a rational or external motive, emphasizing the inherent capacity for cruelty that lies within individuals.

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