Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.
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We are more pained when one of our friends is guilty of something shameful than when we do it ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We feel deeper sorrow when a friend fails than when we ourselves do.
This quote from Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that our emotional connection to friends can create a heightened sense of pain when they act shamefully. It implies that our bond with others leads us to feel their failures more acutely, highlighting the importance of our relationships and the shared human experience of guilt and shame.
Themes
FriendshipGuiltShameEmotionRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the nature of guilt among friends, this quote could be used to illustrate the depth of emotional investment we have in our close relationships.
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