[Once self-justification becomes the normal context of concupiscence, the passions once again enter into the picture.

Cruelty arises from the potential inherent in self-justification.

Cruelty puts self-justification into context.

Cruelty answers the question: Are you willing to use your self-justifications in order to dehumanize other humans?

Cruelty is a powerful and passionate affirmation.

Self-justification never felt so good.]