Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying.
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An act of justice closes the book on a misdeed; an act of vengeance writes one of its own
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice resolves wrongdoing while vengeance perpetuates it.
This quote emphasizes the difference between justice and vengeance. An act of justice brings closure and rectifies a wrongdoing, allowing individuals and society to move forward. In contrast, vengeance only leads to a cycle of retaliation and further wrongdoing, creating new conflicts and perpetuating the original misdeed.
Themes
JusticeVengeanceMisdeedClosureRetaliation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the legal system and the importance of justice over revenge.
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