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“Evil is always devising more corrosive misery through man's restless need to exact revenge out of his hate.” quote by Ralph Steadman
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“Evil is always devising more corrosive misery through man's restless need to exact revenge out of his hate.”

Ralph Steadman

About This Quote

Evil fuels endless cycles of hatred, creating deeper suffering through the desire for revenge.

In simple terms: Revenge creates more suffering.

Key Takeaway

Break the revenge cycle.

Themes

hatred revenge human nature

Mood

angry reflective

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conflicts
  • legal disputes
  • political retaliation
  • family feuds
  • online harassment

Key Concepts

psychology ethics destructive cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your desire for revenge?
  • How can you channel that energy positively?
A Different Perspective

Revenge may seem justified but often harms the avenger too.

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