Folks Quote by David J. Lieberman
“Suicide is the dumbest possible way of getting revenge. Why is that? Because the people you want to strike back at are the very same folks who won't even remember you a week after you're gone, while the people you want to spare most -- the people who love you -- are the ones who will have to live with the pain of your suicide for the rest of their lives.”
About This Quote
Suicide is portrayed as a misguided act of revenge that fails to impact the intended target and harms loved ones.
In simple terms: Suicide harms those you love more than those you hate.
Key Takeaway
Seek help before acting on revenge thoughts.
Themes
mental health
revenge
grief
Mood
despair
urgent
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family counseling
- emergency support
Key Concepts
psychology
existential crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to express anger?
- How can you protect loved ones from your pain?
A Different Perspective
Suicide does not achieve the desired retribution and leaves lasting trauma.
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