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The law of "An eye for an eye" will eventually leave…

“The law of "An eye for an eye" will eventually leave everyone blind.” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
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“The law of "An eye for an eye" will eventually leave everyone blind.”

Martin Luther King, Jr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Retaliatory justice perpetuates cycles of harm, ultimately harming all involved.

In simple terms: Revenge harms everyone.

Key Takeaway

Avoid eye‑for‑eye justice.

Themes

justice revenge cycle

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war
  • legal systems
  • personal conflicts
  • historical grievances

Key Concepts

ethics nonviolence societal health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to retaliation?
  • How can societies break cycles of vengeance?
A Different Perspective

Non‑violence may be hard to practice.

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