“Everyone has a dark side they hide”
Agree
- We all have shameful thoughts
- Society forces us to hide true selves
- Shadow self is psychological reality
- Everyone capable of terrible things
- Just haven't been pushed far enough
Disagree
- Some people are genuinely pure
- Not everyone thinks dark thoughts
- Cynical view of humanity
- Projects your own darkness onto others
- Confusing complexity with darkness
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