I think it is reasonable to posit that it is often the people who have had too easy a time-who have been pampered and elevated falsely in their self-esteem-who adopt the role of victim and the mien of resentment. (Jordan Peterson)

I think it is reasonable to posit that it is often the people who have had too easy a time-who have been pampered and elevated falsely in their self-esteem-who adopt the role of victim and the mien of resentment.

Jordan Peterson

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