Collateral damage Quote by Emily Thorne
““When everything you love has been stolen from you, sometimes all you have left is revenge.Sometimes, the innocent get hurt. But one by one, the guilty will pay. Nothing ever goes exactly as you expect. And mistakes are life and death. Collateral damage is inescapable.””
About This Quote
Source TV: Revenge, Season 1, Episode 1, 2011
Loss drives a desire for vengeance, but retaliation often harms the innocent and spirals beyond control.
In simple terms: Revenge harms both sides.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of revenge.
Themes
justice
revenge
consequences
innocence
guilt
Mood
angry
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal betrayal
- legal battles
- family conflict
- moral decisions
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
retribution
collateral damage
Questions to Reflect On
- What are healthier ways to cope with loss?
- Can justice be achieved without vengeance?
A Different Perspective
Revenge may not bring closure and can cause further suffering.
![“[O]ften art has judged the judges, pleaded revenge to the innocent and shown to the future what the past suffered, so that it has never been forgotten. . . .” quote by John Berger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/469/john-berger-1590_art_o-ften-art-has-judged-the-judges-pleaded_2542460.jpg)
