Resentment undermines moral integrity from "summary" of The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche,Horace Barnett Samuel
Resentment, as a powerful and pervasive emotion, has the ability to corrode and erode moral integrity. It is a feeling of bitterness and deep-seated anger towards someone or something that is perceived to have wronged us. This feeling of resentment can fester and grow within us, leading to a sense of moral superiority and self-righteousness. When we hold onto feelings of resentment, we are unable to see things clearly and objectively. Our judgment becomes clouded by our emotions, and we are more likely to act in ways that are driven by our anger rather than by reason or morality. This can lead us to make decisions that are harmful to ourselves and others, as we are guided by our desire for revenge rather than by a sense of right and wrong. Moreover, resentment c...
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