Guilt or guilty conscience is one of the most common negative or sad emotions that people experience almost every day. If not addressed properly, a guilty conscience can destroy your relationship, steal your joy, your happiness, and even your future. Yet, the majority of us don't know how to deal with it in a healthy way. According to the German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900). A guilty conscience can push a person to become very cruel and do horrible things