Decisions that negatively affect others, but that have adhered to all the requirements of rational self-interest, have been seen to result in serious emotional consequences for the decision makers. This regret, reluctance, and guilt, we argue, demonstrate the power of the justice motive.

— Melvin J. Lerner Justice and Self-Interest: Two Fundamental Motives (2011)

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