an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A policy of revenge will lead to counterretaliations rather than peaceful resolutions.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” mean?
A policy of revenge will lead to counterretaliations rather than peaceful resolutions.
Is “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.