Evil doers Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““The aim of the sinless One consists in acting without causing sorrow to others, although he could attain to great power by ignoring their feelings. The aim of the sinless One lies in not doing evil unto those who have done evil unto him. If a man causes suffering even to those who hate him without any reason, he will ultimately have grief not to be overcome. The punishment of evil doers consists in making them feel ashamed of themselves by doing them a great kindness. Of what use is superior knowledge in the one, if he does not endeavour to relieve his neighbour's want as much as his own? If, in the morning, a man wishes to do evil unto another, in the evening the evil will return to him.””
About This Quote
The sinless person prioritizes compassion over power, avoiding harm even to enemies, and believes kindness can shame wrongdoers while true knowledge serves others.
In simple terms: Compassion over power, kindness over revenge.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy and help others before yourself.
Themes
compassion
ethics
revenge
kindness
knowledge
Mood
reflective
empathetic
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- social justice
- leadership
- mental health
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
reciprocity
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show compassion to someone who hurt you?
- What does it mean to use knowledge for others?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may be exploited; not all act with good intentions.
