Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo.

Summary

This quote by H.G. Wells suggests that moral indignation, or feeling righteous anger towards someone's immoral actions, is often a disguise for a deeper feeling of jealousy. It implies that individuals may use a moral high ground to secretly express envy or resentment towards others. Essentially, Wells argues that moral outrage can sometimes be motivated by personal feelings and biases rather than a genuine concern for morality.

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