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“To exact revenge for yourself or your friends is not only a right, it's an absolute duty.” quote by Anonymous
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“To exact revenge for yourself or your friends is not only a right, it's an absolute duty.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Revenge is framed as a moral imperative, elevating personal retaliation to a duty.

In simple terms: Revenge seen as duty

Key Takeaway

Consider justice over vengeance.

Themes

ethics revenge duty

Mood

angry defiant

Type

philosophical controversial

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • political oppression
  • family feuds

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is retaliation ever justified?
  • What alternatives exist to revenge?
A Different Perspective

Revenge can perpetuate cycles of violence.

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