Blind Quote by Harlan Ellison
“The passion for revenge should never blind you to the pragmatics of the situation. There are some people who are so blighted by their past, so warped by experience and the pull of that silken cord, that they never free themselves of the shadows that live in the time machine... And if there is a kind thought due them, it may be found contained in the words of the late Gerald Kersh, who wrote:"... there are men whom one hates until a certain moment when one sees, through a chink in their armour, the writhing of something nailed down and in torment.”
About This Quote
The quote warns that obsessive revenge can obscure practical judgment, and that understanding can arise when we see the suffering behind a person’s hardened exterior.
In simple terms: Revenge blinds; empathy reveals hidden pain.
Key Takeaway
Balance justice with compassion.
Themes
justice
empathy
revenge
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal decisions
- conflict mediation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when revenge is clouding your judgment?
- What steps help you see the humanity in those you despise?
A Different Perspective
Revenge may still dominate despite insight.
