He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.


De Ira (On Anger); Book III, Chapter V - Moral Essays


He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.

He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.

He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.

He who has injured thee was either stronger or weaker than thee. If weaker, spare him; if stronger, spare thyself.