Quote by Samuel Johnson, The Rambler (175

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits not because recompense is a pleasure for them, but because obligation is a pain.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their grati

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals have a deep dissatisfaction with their own perceived inferiority. Their gratitude towards others is not driven by genuine gratefulness, but by a desire to use their indebtedness as a means of asserting their superiority or getting back at those they believe have made them feel inferior. Rather than finding pleasure in repaying kindness, their motivation stems from a reluctance to carry the burden of obligation. Essentially, their actions serve as a form of revenge instead of sincere appreciation.

By Samuel Johnson, The Rambler (175

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