"An eye for an eye only leads to more blindness"

This quote by Margaret Atwood is a warning versus the concept of vengeance. It suggests that if we take an "eye for an eye" technique to justice, it will only cause more suffering and damage. The idea of revenge is that if somebody wrongs us, we should wrong them back in kind. However, this quote implies that this technique is not only inadequate, however it will only cause more discomfort and suffering. It recommends that if we take revenge, it will just cause a cycle of violence and destruction, with no end in sight. The quote motivates us to take a more compassionate approach to justice, one that looks for to bring back balance and harmony, rather than perpetuate a cycle of violence.