I used to roll my eyes at media that says revenge is bad.
But at least for countries, revenge is a rather lousy unambitious motive.
People ask why isn't China doing more to be anti US or anti west. They don't get it. A country like China which has lasted thousands of years while its historic enemies are all gone, shouldn't be defined by getting even with the west only (esp when the west is a recent thing) .Rather it should aim to be great and if the west gets in its way, then the west will be wiped out.
Notice how the outcome is the same but the goal, approach and mentality is completely different. Having a chip on your shoulder makes you act like Russia or even India which has weak foundations and won't last long.
But at least for countries, revenge is a rather lousy unambitious motive.
People ask why isn't China doing more to be anti US or anti west. They don't get it. A country like China which has lasted thousands of years while its historic enemies are all gone, shouldn't be defined by getting even with the west only (esp when the west is a recent thing) .Rather it should aim to be great and if the west gets in its way, then the west will be wiped out.
Notice how the outcome is the same but the goal, approach and mentality is completely different. Having a chip on your shoulder makes you act like Russia or even India which has weak foundations and won't last long.