When you give in to aversion and anger, it’s as though…
“When you give in to aversion and anger, it’s as though, having decided to kill someone by throwing him into a river, you wrap your arms around his neck, jump into the water with him, and you both drown. In destroying your enemy, you destroy yourself as well.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Giving in to hatred harms both you and the target.
In simple terms: Hate destroys both parties.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion instead.
Themes
compassion
anger
self‑destruction
Mood
serene
reflective
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices reduce aversion?
- How does compassion heal?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to practice amid trauma.