Qui se venge a demi court lui-meme a sa peine: Il faut ou condamner ou couronner sa haine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking revenge on a small scale brings the same suffering to oneself; one must either condemn or crown one's hatred.
- In plain terms
- Revenge harms the avenger; choose to end hatred.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid petty revenge and let go of hatred.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it cost you to hold a grudge?
- Can hatred be transformed into constructive action?
Another view
Sometimes retaliation may feel justified despite personal cost.
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