"煽动人们为某个好的事业发动战争的最有效方法是承诺他们将有机会虐待某人。能够在问心无愧的情况下毁灭，能够在行为恶劣时称其为正义的愤怒——这是心理上的最大奢侈，是最美味的道德享受。"
— Aldous Huxley
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People often feel powerful and justified when they can hurt others but call it fighting for a good cause. This happens because some causes let us believe our harmful actions are actually right and moral. Imagine a situation where a community believes they are defending their town by bullying outsiders. They may think going after those who are different is okay because they are "protecting" their own. It's like giving people a free pass to act cruelly while feeling proud of themselves. When you feel allowed to mistreat others and still think you're doing something noble, it can feel very satisfying. Be careful of causes that make it seem fine to be mean, as it’s often just an excuse for bad behavior.
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