Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Commit to never doing anything because of revenge.
- In plain terms
- Never act out of revenge.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid acting out of revenge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle hurt?
- Is revenge ever right?
Another view
Sometimes self defense or justice is necessary.
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