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“Eye for eye and the world will go blind.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Eye for eye and the world will go blind.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Non‑violence lecture, 1930

Retaliation leads to mutual blindness, perpetuating harm.

In simple terms: Revenge blinds everyone involved.

Key Takeaway

Choose forgiveness over revenge.

Themes

peace justice retribution

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict mediation
  • legal reform
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

non‑violence ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you break the cycle of retaliation?
  • What alternatives exist to eye‑for‑eye?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness can be difficult when injustice persists.

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