One German word captures a universal trait - taking pleasure in the misfortune of others. ‘Schadenfreude’ is so perfect a descriptor that the only synonym in English is ‘gloating.’ It’s an unfortunate aspect of being human; who among us hasn’t silently rejoiced when a foe stumbles?  We’ll lay odds that even Gandhi, Buddha, and Mother Teresa succumbed to the feeling at one time or another in their virtuous lives.
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One German word captures a universal trait - taking pleasure in the misfortune of others. ‘Schadenfreude’ is so perfect a descriptor that the only synonym in English is ‘gloating.’

It’s an unfortunate aspect of being human; who among us hasn’t silently rejoiced when a foe stumbles?  We’ll lay odds that even Gandhi, Buddha, and Mother Teresa succumbed to the feeling at one time or another in their virtuous lives.

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