Revenge proves its own executioner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking revenge often destroys the person who seeks it.
- In plain terms
- Revenge can hurt you more than your enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid revenge as it can backfire severely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is revenge worth the cost?
- How else can justice be served?
Another view
Sometimes accountability is necessary for safety.
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