Perhaps in nearly every joy, as certainly in every pleasure, cruelty has its place.

Summary

This quote suggests that aspects of cruelty can be found within various sources of joy and pleasure. It implies that there may be a darker side to our happiness, indicating that cruelty can often be intertwined with or derived from these positive experiences. It suggests that even in moments of delight, there may be elements of harm or suffering involved, highlighting a complex and contradictory nature of human emotions and experiences.

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