Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race.
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He's only harming himself who's bent upon harming another
Interpretation
What this quote means
Harming others ultimately leads to self-harm.
This quote suggests that the desire to harm others is not only detrimental to the victim but also destructive to the perpetrator. When one focuses on causing pain or suffering to another person, they inadvertently cultivate negativity within themselves, ultimately resulting in their own suffering and damage.
Themes
HarmSelfNegativityWisdomSelf-Destruction
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about bullying, this quote can illustrate how the bully is often dealing with their own inner turmoil.
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