Tamzin Merchant Quotes
The most disturbing thing, I think, with people that do very morally devious things more and more often is to see that they completely feel that they had no choice in the matter.
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the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.
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The most disturbing thing, I think, with people that do very morally devious things more and more often is to see that they completely feel that they had no choice in the matter.
