When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should focus on preventing suffering through empathy rather than seeking revenge after it occurs.
- In plain terms
- Act to stop suffering instead of avenging it later.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize prevention over retribution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we prevent misery better?
- Is revenge ever justified?
Another view
Sometimes retribution is necessary for accountability.
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