Abolish Quote by Bernard Crick
“A politics of vengeance is not politics. Revenge is a recklessness towards the future in a vain attempt to make the present abolish a suffering which is already past.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics and Politics by Bernard Crick, 1975
Vengeance undermines constructive politics, focusing on past grievances rather than future wellbeing.
In simple terms: Revenge harms future progress.
Key Takeaway
Avoid retaliatory politics.
Themes
politics
ethics
conflict
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- peace negotiations
- community building
Key Concepts
retribution
future orientation
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies channel grievances into constructive reform?
- What alternatives exist to punitive justice?
A Different Perspective
Revenge may feel satisfying but often escalates cycles of violence.
