Quote by Joseph Addison

That he delights in the misery of others no man will confess, and yet what other motive can make a father cruel?

That he delights in the misery of others no man will confess

Summary

This quote suggests that nobody wants to admit that they take pleasure in seeing others suffer, yet it hints towards the idea that some fathers can be cruel towards their children. It questions the motive behind such cruelty, pointing out that the only logical reason for a father's harshness towards his own offspring could stem from finding delight in their misery. It raises a thought-provoking inquiry about the darker side of human nature and the complexity of family dynamics.

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By Joseph Addison

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