That's what's eating you alive. That you aren't the kind of guy who takes the law into his own hands. You left the law in other hands and it screwed you over pretty badly
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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