A qui venge son pere, il n'est rien d'impossible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- For he who avenges his father, nothing is impossible.
- In plain terms
- A son determined to avenge his father feels unstoppable.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong personal motives can drive extraordinary effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does vengeance become harmful?
- What alternatives exist to revenge?
Another view
Revenge can blind judgment and cause collateral harm.
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