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6. I think that evil is much larger than the absence of empathy.

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 07:46 PM

Oct 29

All narcissists lack empathy. But they are not all murderers.

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"Evil, I think, is the absence of empathy." [View all] StrictlyRockers Oct 29 OP

precisely true normalynn Oct 29 #1

And compassion. Clouds Passing Oct 29 #3

I think that evil is much larger than the absence of empathy. milestogo Oct 29 #6

Like this guy...? Grins Oct 29 #7

From 65 years ago, Codifer Oct 29 #8

Trump could shoot someone on 5th avenue. Initech Oct 29 #9

Lack of empathy was praised by Kirk too. Jbraybarten Oct 30 #11

There's lack of empathy & compassionate, plus Active Cruelty electric_blue68 Oct 30 #12