--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Seeing the similarity to oneself, one…" description: "\"Seeing the similarity to oneself, one should not use violence or have it used.\" — Gautama Buddha" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/35e/gautama-buddha-163_oneself_seeing-the-similarity-to-oneself-one-sho_3230542.jpg" --- # Seeing the similarity to oneself, one should not use… ![“Seeing the similarity to oneself, one should not use violence or have it used.” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/35e/gautama-buddha-163_oneself_seeing-the-similarity-to-oneself-one-sho_3230542.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/35e/gautama-buddha-163_oneself_seeing-the-similarity-to-oneself-one-sho_3230542.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/35e/gautama-buddha-163_oneself_seeing-the-similarity-to-oneself-one-sho_3230542.jpg) > “Seeing the similarity to oneself, one should not use violence or have it used.” [Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gautama-buddha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Violence against others reflects inner aggression; avoid harming others and being harmed. **In simple terms:** Don’t hurt others, don’t get hurt. Key Takeaway Cultivate compassion and non‑violence. Themes compassion non‑violence ethics Mood calm reflective Type moral philosophical When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal relationships - social justice Key Concepts Buddhist ethics interdependence Questions to Reflect On - How can you respond peacefully to aggression? - What inner habits reduce violent impulses? A Different Perspective Non‑violence may be hard when threatened. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Violence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/violence/) ## Related quotes > [ I think violence is part of the struggle against oppression. If something bad happens to these people \[animal researchers\], it will discourage others. 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