Quote by Kahlil Gibran

An eye for an eye, and the whole world would be blind.

An eye for an eye, and the whole world would be blind.

Summary

This quote highlights the destructive nature of seeking revenge. It suggests that if everyone were to retaliate in the same manner they were wronged, there would be a never-ending cycle of harm and no one would emerge unscathed. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, forgiveness, and finding peaceful resolutions instead of perpetuating a cycle of violence and retribution.

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Forgiveness Revenge Retribution

By Kahlil Gibran

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