Costly Quote by Winston Churchill
“Nothing is more costly, nothing is more sterile, than vengeance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 1942
Vengeance consumes and empties both the seeker and the target, leaving nothing valuable.
In simple terms: Vengeance is destructive.
Key Takeaway
Avoid revenge; seek justice instead.
Themes
justice
revenge
morality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- legal disputes
- personal betrayals
- political conflicts
Key Concepts
Ethics
psychology of anger
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to revenge exist?
- How does forgiveness benefit the avenger?
A Different Perspective
Revenge can feel justified in the moment.
