Guilt Quote by Edward Young
“A tardy vengeance shares the tyrant's guilt.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Night Thoughts", 1742
A delayed revenge still carries the guilt of the original wrongdoer, linking the avenger to the tyrant's conscience.
In simple terms: Revenge, even late, shares the original guilt.
Consider the moral cost of vengeance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal grudges
- political retributions
- legal penalties
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is revenge ever justified?
- Can forgiveness replace retaliation?
Vengeance may perpetuate harm rather than resolve it.