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“Well . . . he lets it ruin his life. He gets so obsessed with going after the one thing that hurt him that he loses sight of everything else. He becomes isolated from everyone and everything. Paranoid. He feels like he can't trust anyone around him ever. In the end, he loses everything, even his…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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“Well . . . he lets it ruin his life. He gets so obsessed with going after the one thing that hurt him that he loses sight of everything else. He becomes isolated from everyone and everything. Paranoid. He feels like he can't trust anyone around him ever. In the end, he loses everything, even his life. And for what? Total stupidity, if you ask me.”

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Darkest Night", 2015

Obsessive revenge blinds a person, leading to isolation, paranoia, and ultimate self‑destruction.

In simple terms: Fixation on revenge ruins life.

Key Takeaway

Avoid letting vengeance dominate you.

Themes

revenge obsession self‑destruction

Mood

tragic cautionary

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

psychology moral downfall

Questions to Reflect On

  • What healthier paths can replace revenge?
  • How does obsession affect loved ones?
A Different Perspective

The quote may ignore possible redemption arcs.

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