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“If a man purposely does me wrong,” a Buddhist says, “I will return him my ungrudging love; the more evil comes from him, the more good shall go from me.” quote by Orison Swett Marden
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““If a man purposely does me wrong,” a Buddhist says, “I will return him my ungrudging love; the more evil comes from him, the more good shall go from me.””

Orison Swett Marden

About This Quote

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

Responding to wrongdoing with unconditional love transforms negativity into good.

In simple terms: Love returns love, even to wrongdoers.

Key Takeaway

Practice unconditional love.

Themes

ethics compassion revenge

Mood

compassionate thoughtful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict mediation
  • personal relationships
  • community building

Key Concepts

Buddhist teachings psychology of forgiveness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love change harmful behavior?
  • When is boundaries needed?
A Different Perspective

Unconditional love may be exploited.

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