If the other person injures you, you may forget the…
“If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hurting others leaves a lasting imprint, unlike being hurt yourself.
In simple terms: You remember hurting others more.
Avoid harming others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile guilt after harming someone?
- Can forgiveness erase the memory of hurting?
Sometimes self‑injury also lingers.