The healthy man does not torture others -- generally it is the tortured who turn into torturers.

Summary

This quote suggests that a mentally or emotionally healthy individual is unlikely to inflict pain or suffering upon others. It implies that those who engage in torment have often experienced their own form of torture, which could have shaped their behavior. In other words, the quote emphasizes the idea that people who have suffered themselves may be more likely to project their pain onto others and perpetuate harmful actions.

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