If you're a really mean person you're going to come back as a fly and eat poop. (1992)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims that cruelty leads to a lowly rebirth, using dark humor.
- In plain terms
- Being mean will turn you into a fly that eats poop.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat others kindly to avoid a terrible fate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What consequences do you think follow bad actions?
- Do you believe in karmic retribution?
Another view
The literal claim is absurd, so the moral may be overlooked.
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