God will give him blood to drink!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A curse wishing violent retribution on someone for their actions.
- In plain terms
- Someone wishes harm on another person.
- What can you take from it?
- Words can carry heavy curses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What deserves such a wish?
- Can words cause harm?
Another view
This is a dramatic line not literal advice.
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