Handicaps Quote by Vidkun Quisling
“Do not handicap yourself with the idea of revenge, for the trend of things will revenge your wrong not only upon the individuals responsible for your persecution, but on the society that has permitted this lawlessness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political address, unknown date
Revenge backfires, harming society more than perpetrators, especially when lawlessness prevails.
In simple terms: Revenging harms society, not just the offender.
Key Takeaway
Avoid revenge; seek justice through law.
Themes
justice
revenge
society
lawlessness
consequences
Mood
cautious
serious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- legal reform
- social activism
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
collective harm
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to revenge can protect both individuals and society?
- How does lawlessness enable cycles of retaliation?
A Different Perspective
Revenge often escalates violence and destabilizes communities.
