He shows no regret for the suffering he has 'inflicted on'/'upon' these innocent people.
His problems are mainly 'self-inflicted'.
a 'self-inflicted' wound
(..) (rack turns) (screams) No: No: No: That was . You can see that the numbers on this dial run up to . Will you please remember that I have it in my power to inflict pain on you at any time, and in whatever degree I choose? Yes. You know perfectly well what is the matter with you, Winston. (..)1984 1984