The emptiness and folly of retaliation are apparent from every example which can be brought forward. Not only Jesus Christ, but the most eminent professors of every sect of philosophy, have reasoned against this futile superstition. Legislation is, in one point of view, to be considered as an attempt to provide against the excesses of this deplorable mistake.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Retaliation is useless and philosophers have long argued against it.
- In plain terms
- Fighting back usually makes things worse.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid retaliation as it leads to more suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is revenge wrong?
- Can you choose not to fight?
Another view
Sometimes self-defense is necessary to stop aggression.
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