"كلما صعدنا السلم الاجتماعي يزداد قناع الخبث سمكاً"
— Erich Fromm
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Simplified Meaning:
When people gain more power or move up in society, they often hide their true, mean intentions better. At higher levels, people can be just as nasty, but they are better at pretending to be nice or friendly. Think about how in some workplaces, a manager might smile and act supportive, but then secretly make decisions that hurt their employees. This shows how higher status people can disguise their negative actions with a 'mask' of politeness. To apply this idea to your life, be aware that not everyone who seems kind and helpful always has good intentions, especially those in higher positions. It's important to look beyond appearances and pay attention to how people actually behave and treat others.
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