Mahatma Gandhi said, "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole
world blind." This quote describes a characteristic that very few people
attain. Not many can turn their backs to their enemies. Revenge is a strong
feeling that for most people must be fulfilled. If everybody that was hurt or
lied to sought revenge; this world would be filled with a lot more chaos.
Gandhi had a commendable idea on how to maintain peace. He was right, why
should we permit ourselves to get caught up into something so insignificant?
There is no need for retaliation, because the best revenge is letting that
person know you can handle whatever they throw at you.
In previous centuries, “An eye for an eye,” meant that the wrong you did
unto someone was to be done back to you. Whether it dealt with inflicting pain
on someone or stealing someone’s property, the person was allowed to pursue retribution.
Today’s views are quite different though. There are those people that are
consumed with vengeance and there are those people who allow the issue to roll
off their backs.
The people that are tirelessly looking for revenge not only entail payback
but want the person to feel humiliated and even worse than they had felt. Seeking
vengeance has been used since Bible times. Several times in the Bible, Jesus will
imply that wanting to hurt someone for something they did to you is foolish and
any retribution will be done through Him.
Tolerant people do not allow senseless things to set them back. They realize
life is short and revenge does not solve any problems but causes even more. Maturity
has a major impact on how people accept things in life. They understand what is
worth fighting for and what is not.
Life should not be filled with animosity and shame; it should be valued with
unforgettable memories. We should not let something so dreadful consume our
lives. Life goes on and it depends on how you choose to live it or not.
As people mature in their own way, the lesson
of turning the other cheek comes into play.
“But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person.
If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew
5:39. It may be a challenge to be the bigger person but in the end, the blessings
you reap will prove to be worthwhile.
Hey! I really liked your post about this quote. I really understood what Mahatma Gandhi meant to say in his quote. I like how you described it without letting any details out. I also liked the part where you gave excellent details on what “eye for an eye” meant back in the day. I really liked your blog post I enjoyed reading it
ReplyDeleteGhandi was right when he said this. I have dealt with many things and though at the time I am very angry I always manage to soothe down and recollect my thoughts. We should not seek revenge. Revenge only leads to even more vengeance and anger. Why consume yourself with hurtful thought when time could be spent elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteGrace this is really good! It is so true that people focus on revenge, that they forget that they should making the most out of their life. Instead they go about contemplating their revenge against another person who in the end will just bring for pain and unjust actions. That quote is something that everyone should remember because it applies to many people.
ReplyDeleteI loved your quote and I loved how you interpreted it. This piece was insightful and a great read. I liked your explanation and your point of view on how revenge is useless because it shows weakness and your character is low. I also liked how you advised to just turn your back on revenge and it sens a bigger message to the person. The subquote you added at the end of the piece was a great addition and I enjoyed reading this!
ReplyDeleteWHOA! I really enjoyed reading your post. It got me thinking about what this world would be like if everyone DID seek revenge. My motto is “forgive and forget”, yet there’s no harm in holding a grudge, I mean why wouldn’t you? You have a right to. Anyways, I liked your post because of the old references you referred back to and the extra quotes you merged into your essay. It gave me a better understanding of what you were trying to claim. :]
ReplyDeleteThis was beautifully described grace. Revenge shouldn't be uplifted, people that strike you once aren't worth your time is what i believe. There's Billions & billions of people 1 million of them are compatible to you, so why waste your time one person, forget them and what they did to you. simple (:
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