Quote by Ben Elton

Sympathy for victims is always counter-balanced by an equal and opposite feeling of resentment towards them.

Sympathy for victims is always counter-balanced by an equal

Summary

This quote suggests that when we feel empathy or sympathy towards victims, there is also a concurrent emotional response of resentment towards them. It implies that people may harbor mixed feelings, as they may feel sorry for someone's suffering but also a sense of resentment, potentially stemming from jealousy or frustrations toward the victim. This quote highlights the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of human emotions, emphasizing our tendency to experience multiple emotions simultaneously, even ones that seem to contradict each other.

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By Ben Elton

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