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“He was in that humour when a man will cut off his nose to spite his face” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““He was in that humour when a man will cut off his nose to spite his face””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

A person may act irrationally against their own interests out of spite.

In simple terms: Spiteful self‑sabotage.

Key Takeaway

Beware of self‑destructive spite.

Themes

spite self‑sabotage irrationality

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflict
  • business decisions
  • personal grudges

Key Concepts

psychology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we sometimes harm ourselves?
  • How can we channel frustration constructively?
A Different Perspective

Spite can cause unnecessary loss.

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