Quote by George Orwell

The whole idea of revenge and punishment is a childish day-dream. Properly speaking, there is no such thing as revenge. Revenge is an act which you want to commit when you are powerless and because you are powerless: as soon as the sense of impotence is removed, the desire evaporates also.

The whole idea of revenge and punishment is a childish day-d

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This quote suggests that the concepts of revenge and punishment are rooted in immaturity. It argues that revenge is not a genuine action but rather a desire that arises from a feeling of powerlessness. The quote asserts that once the feeling of powerlessness dissipates, so does the desire for revenge. In essence, it implies that revenge is a futile and fleeting notion, lacking any meaningful purpose.

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