Quote by Iris Murdoch

Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt vanity than out of envy, jealousy, malice or desire for revenge.

Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt

Summary

This quote suggests that hurting oneself or others might often stem from a wounded sense of pride or excessive self-importance. It implies that the driving force behind these harmful actions is not necessarily envy, jealousy, malice, or a desire for revenge, but rather the need to protect or assert one's own ego. In other words, the quote implies that wounded vanity plays a significant role in driving destructive behavior towards oneself and others.

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Vanity

By Iris Murdoch

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