"To suffer terribly and to know yourself as the cause: that is Hell."
Simplified meaning
When a person realizes that they are the reason for their own suffering or pain, it feels like they are living in a very terrible situation. It's like a never-ending cycle of pain because you can't escape it since you are the one causing it. For example, imagine if someone kept making bad decisions, like not studying for exams or treating friends poorly, and as a result, they fail their exams and lose their friends. Knowing that these bad things happened because of their own choices makes them feel very bad inside - it feels much worse than when bad things happen by chance, like bad weather. To avoid this kind of torture, it's important for people to think carefully about their actions and try to make good decisions. This way, they can prevent causing their own misery and can live a happier life.
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Consequences Existentialism Guilt Hell Introspection Responsibility Self-awareness Suffering
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