Quote by Johannes Brahms

Those who enjoy their own emotionally bad health and who habitually fill their own minds with the rank poisons of suspicion, jealousy and hatred, as a rule take umbrage at those who refuse to do likewise, and they find a perverted relief in trying to denigrate them.

Those who enjoy their own emotionally bad health and who hab

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are emotionally unhealthy and constantly indulge in negative thoughts and emotions like suspicion, jealousy, and hatred, often feel offended when others choose not to engage in such behavior. These individuals find a distorted sense of satisfaction in attempting to belittle those who refuse to participate in their toxic mindset. It implies that some individuals find solace in bringing others down when they themselves are unable or unwilling to improve their own emotional well-being.

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By Johannes Brahms

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