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What does it mean?
The speaker is consumed by regret for not taking action against injustice themselves.
In plain terms
You are upset because you didn't fight back when you were wronged.
What can you take from it?
Not acting can hurt you more than acting.

Where it applies

  • after injustice
  • moral dilemma
  • legal system

Putting it to work

  • consider personal agency
  • weigh risks of action

Questions to consider

  • When have you failed to act?
  • Is self defense ever justified?

Another view

This may encourage vigilante action which can be dangerous.

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