Blow Quote by Aeschylus
“For a deadly blow let him pay with a deadly blow: it is for him who has done a deed to suffer.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Libation Bearers", 5th century BC
A principle of retributive justice: one who harms must suffer a comparable wound.
In simple terms: Harm begets equal harm.
Key Takeaway
Respect justice.
Themes
justice
revenge
ethics
Mood
dramatic
serious
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal conflict
Key Concepts
retributive law
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is equal retaliation always just?
- What alternatives exist to revenge?
A Different Perspective
May perpetuate cycles of violence.
