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“We human beings seem always to have found it comforting to have someone to look down on—a bottom level of fellow creatures who are very vulnerable, but who can somehow be blamed and punished for all or any troubles. We need this lowest class as much as we need equals to team with and to compete against and superiors to look to for direction and help.”

Class Blame Punishment Caste Scapegoats

Book:Parable of the Talents

Source: Parable of the Talents

“I mean, that guy who wants to be President, that Jarret, he would call you all heathens or pagans or something." Indeed, he would. “Yes,” I said. “He does seem to enjoy calling people things like that. Once he’s made everyone who isn’t like him sound evil, then he can blame them for problems he knows they didn’t cause. That’s easier than trying to fix the problems.”

Religion Hate Solutions Blame Tolerance Problems Intolerance Religious Intolerance

Book:Parable of the Talents

Source: Parable of the Talents

“People do blame you for the things they do to you.”

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Book:Parable of the Talents

Source: Parable of the Talents

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