If you kill me, you kill yourself." [...] He only wanted…
“If you kill me, you kill yourself." [...] He only wanted to convey to Janegg the truth of ahimsa, which is that all beings were connected to each other in the deepest way and thus it was impossible to harm another without harming oneself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Violence harms the perpetrator because all beings are deeply interconnected; harming another harms oneself.
In simple terms: Hurting others hurts you.
Cultivate compassion and non‑violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing unity change your actions?
- What practices foster empathy?
May be idealistic in hostile contexts.