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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.” quote by David Zindell
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“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.”

David Zindell

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion and non‑violence.

Themes

interconnectedness non‑violence karma

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • community building

Key Concepts

Ahimsa ethical philosophy spiritual unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing unity change your actions?
  • What practices foster empathy?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic in hostile contexts.

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