He falls in the pit he digs for others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who try to harm others often end up harming themselves.
- In plain terms
- Traps you build for others catch you.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid setting traps for others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you seen this happen?
- Is revenge ever worth the risk?
Another view
Sometimes harm is delivered without self-harm to the perpetrator.
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