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What does it mean?
The speaker prepares to inflict pain to relieve their own suffering.
In plain terms
I will stop my pain even if it hurts you.
What can you take from it?
Relief sometimes comes at a cost to others.

Where it applies

  • wrestling matches
  • conflicts
  • painful situations

Putting it to work

  • ending suffering
  • resolving conflict

Questions to consider

  • Is pain necessary for relief?
  • How do you resolve conflict?

Another view

Inflicting pain is not a sustainable solution.

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