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The Eight Meannesses of the Heart

CONDEMNATION The act of condemning. The state of being condemned. Severe reproof; strong censure. A reason or occasion for condemning. FEAR A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power. A reason for dread or apprehension: Being alone is my greatest fear. GRIEF Deep mental anguish, as that arising from bereavement. See Synonyms at regret. A source of deep mental anguish. Annoyance or frustration: Trying to follow their directions was nothing but grief. Trouble or difficulty: the griefs of trying to meet a deadline. Archaic A grievance. HATRED Intense animosity or hostility. Hatred is a form of subjective involvement by which one is bound to the hated object —Lao Tzu PRIDE OF FAMILY Excessive pride solely for belonging to certain pedigre...