Buddhism Quote by Orison Swett Marden
““If a man purposely does me wrong,” a Buddhist says, “I will return him my ungrudging love; the more evil comes from him, the more good shall go from me.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mastery of Success, 1915
Responding to wrongdoing with unconditional love transforms negativity into good.
In simple terms: Love returns love, even to wrongdoers.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional love.
Themes
ethics
compassion
revenge
Mood
compassionate
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict mediation
- personal relationships
- community building
Key Concepts
Buddhist teachings
psychology of forgiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love change harmful behavior?
- When is boundaries needed?
A Different Perspective
Unconditional love may be exploited.
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