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I would add this often masks moral masochism. Where one is driven to act in what might look moral and virtuous and the output perhaps does achieve that end especially if directed towards others.

But in doing so they impose suffering upon themselves, all for the sake of self sacrifice. And perhaps twisted in this is the hidden pleasure they derive from doing so.

That’s why to best love others you need to first love yourself.

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