--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is written in the code of love: He who…" description: "\"It is written in the code of love: He who strikes the blow is himself struck down.\" — Hadewijch" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8f/hadewijch-26576_blow_it-is-written-in-the-code-of-love-he-who_2161474.png" --- # It is written in the code of love: He who strikes the blow… ![“It is written in the code of love: He who strikes the blow is himself struck down.” quote by Hadewijch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8f/hadewijch-26576_blow_it-is-written-in-the-code-of-love-he-who_2161474.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8f/hadewijch-26576_blow_it-is-written-in-the-code-of-love-he-who_2161474.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8f/hadewijch-26576_blow_it-is-written-in-the-code-of-love-he-who_2161474.png) > “It is written in the code of love: He who strikes the blow is himself struck down.” [Hadewijch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hadewijch/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Violence be to the perpetrator; harming others ultimately harms the aggressor. **In simple terms:** Hurting others hurts you too. Key Takeaway Avoid causing harm to others. Themes violence karma justice Mood thoughtful serious Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal relationships - social justice Key Concepts reciprocity ethical conduct Questions to Reflect On - Is retaliation ever justified? - How can you break cycles of harm? A Different Perspective Some may argue retaliation is justified. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Code](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/code/) [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Programming](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/programming/) [Strikes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/strikes/) ## Related quotes > [Love, whether it strikes at sixteen or sixty always brings with it a rush that is hard to capture in words. 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