Souls made of fire, and children of the sun, With whom revenge is virtue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Passionate people view revenge as a noble act.
- In plain terms
- Fiery souls think getting even is a virtue.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong emotions can justify anger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is revenge ever truly virtuous?
- How do you handle betrayal?
Another view
Revenge rarely creates real justice or peace.
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