Human Nature
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The meanness of the rich is as surprising as the extravagance of the poor. |
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When we are afraid we say we are cautious – when others are, we say they are cowards. |
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We recognise in others that which we hide from ourselves. |
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We all have mob self and individual self in us. |
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Self-interest is the root of human behaviour. |
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“Do we respond more readily to fear of punishment or hope of reward?” |
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We may forgive a person but still not trust them. |
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The things we condemn are the things we are capable of ourselves. |
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No-one is totally good or totally bad. |
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If you want to know what a man is, place him in authority. |
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Man is not a logical creature, but an emotional one. |
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Inferiors revolt that they may be equals and equals revolt that they may be better. |
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People aren’t just a little corrupt – corruption is a progressive disease. |
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Everyone is more or less mad every now and then. |
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No-one can hurt you as much as you can hurt yourself. |
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It’s not your looks but your deeds that make you human |
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