Safe Harbour On Both Sides

After some time, the leader’s intentions changed. He thought, “Legally, the bus is mine because the license is in my name. Then why should I share the profit with someone else?” So, he took over the bus entirely. Naturally, the man became very angry. The fire of revenge flared inside him. He even planned to kill the leader. But during this time, he met an old and experienced man. After hearing the situation, the old man said, “If you kill the leader, do you think his people will let you live?” This made the man think. He gave up the idea of revenge. Instead, with whatever money he had left, he started a small-scale business. A few years later, when I met him again, he said, “I’m very happy now. I’m earning more than I would have from that bus partnership. And my business keeps growing.” Whenever a burning desire for revenge arises within you, take a moment to calm your mind and ask yourself: Is it truly in my best interest to retaliate—or would rising above it be wiser? Clearly, harming someone else is not a goal in itself. The real goal every person should have is to benefit themselves. If harming others leads to greater harm for yourself, then what’s the wise choice?