Cubs Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind; The foul cubs like their parents are.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Revolt of Islam” (1823)
The quote warns that vengeance breeds more vengeance, and that bad people produce similar offspring
In simple terms: Vengeance creates more of the same.
Key Takeaway
Avoid retaliation; break the cycle.
Themes
revenge
justice
generational patterns
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family disputes
- political conflicts
- social media feuds
Key Concepts
ethics
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you break a cycle of retaliation?
- What alternative to revenge feels possible?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex motivations behind wrongdoing.
