--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are only two things really that…" description: "\"“There are only two things really that even the best of best human beings crave -redemption and revenge. Lucky for me, both meant the same things.”\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/659/bhaskaryya-deka-72300_anger_there-are-only-two-things-really-that-ev_153770.jpg" --- # There are only two things really that even the best of… ![“There are only two things really that even the best of best human beings crave -redemption and revenge. Lucky for me, both meant the same things.” quote by Bhaskaryya Deka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/659/bhaskaryya-deka-72300_anger_there-are-only-two-things-really-that-ev_153770.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/659/bhaskaryya-deka-72300_anger_there-are-only-two-things-really-that-ev_153770.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/659/bhaskaryya-deka-72300_anger_there-are-only-two-things-really-that-ev_153770.jpg) > ““There are only two things really that even the best of best human beings crave -redemption and revenge. Lucky for me, both meant the same things.”” [Bhaskaryya Deka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bhaskaryya-deka/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Redemption and revenge are essentially the same desire for the best humans. **In simple terms:** Both redemption and revenge are similar cravings. Key Takeaway Examine motives behind vengeance. Themes redemption revenge human nature Mood intense conflicted Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - personal conflict - justice - self‑reflection Key Concepts psychology motivation Questions to Reflect On - What drives your desire for revenge? - Can redemption replace revenge? 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