Blood Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“Revenge is fever in our own blood, to be cured only by letting the blood of another; but the remedy too often produces a relapse, which is remorse--a malady far more dreadful than the first disease, because it is incurable.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Lacon: Maxims and Moral Reflections, 1820
Revenge fuels a destructive cycle; seeking it spreads pain, and the cure often creates deeper remorse.
In simple terms: Revenge harms both sides.
Key Takeaway
Choose forgiveness over revenge.
Themes
revenge
remorse
cycle
justice
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- legal disputes
- personal betrayal
- family feuds
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to revenge?
- How does revenge affect your own wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be difficult to practice.
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