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“If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.”

Khalil Gibran

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.

Key Takeaway

Avoid harming others.

Themes

ethics memory empathy

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • leadership

Key Concepts

moral responsibility psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile guilt after harming someone?
  • Can forgiveness erase the memory of hurting?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes self‑injury also lingers.

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