“He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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Simplified Meaning:
When you fight against something bad, there’s a risk you might become like it. Imagine someone standing up to bullies at school. If they start using the same mean tactics as the bullies to fight them, they could end up being just as mean as the bullies themselves. The point is to handle problems without losing your own kindness or turning into what you’re fighting against. It’s important to keep your values and not let bad behavior change who you are. For example, someone fighting against corruption should always stay honest themselves to avoid becoming corrupt. The advice here is to always be mindful of how you act, even when dealing with difficult or harmful things.
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