This quote is to shun violence and promote peace ,tolerance and harmony among various communities living together in an area. This quote an eye for an eye was practiced in mediaeval times and there was much violence and revenge killings. So there is no end to violence in this way. Only tolerance and kindness can be helpful to shun such hatred. All great souls like budh gandhi ambedkar gokhle and others had preached to practice mercy kindness and tolerance to win the violence.