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What does it mean?
The people you kill are doing quite well.
In plain terms
Those you destroy often thrive despite your efforts.
What can you take from it?
Oppression rarely suppresses resilience.

Where it applies

  • authoritarian regimes
  • bullying dynamics

Putting it to work

  • avoid destructive tactics
  • support empowerment

Questions to consider

  • Why do some people become stronger after being attacked?

Another view

The statement is hyperbolic; not all victims thrive.

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