A quotation from **Ambrose Bierce**
> RECONSIDER, _v._ To seek a justification for a decision already made.
**Ambrose Bierce** (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Reconsider,” _The Devil’s Dictionary_ (1911)
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Sourcing, notes: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/1073/
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While the topic is writing about how to write plausible fictional villains, this applies to current political news to a huge extent.
Answering the question “why is there evil?”
#RationalizationForBadIdeas
#SelfJustification
#Evil
@esmie The word you’re looking for is “rationalization.” It’s when people explain their actions in a way that makes them seem okay, even if they’re not. They do this to feel better about themselves or to avoid feeling guilty or anxious.
#Rationalization #SelfJustification #GuiltAvoidance […]
Just bought the cutest bag. So spring. You know why? Because I deserve it! #selfjustification
