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I can do both! I believe in myself!
We can hold the understanding that hurt people hurt people, while also removing them from power. In the Kali mythology, she didn't drink blood from bloodlust, but to prevent the rise to power of more of those ("offspring") who delight in suffering and destruction, to the best of my memory, which may be faulty, it's been a long time since I immersed myself in her mythos. I do find value in the Tao te Ching, as well, chapter 31 would address this. https://github.com/nrrb/tao-te-ching/blob/master/Ursula%20K%20Le%20Guin.md
But hey, that's my personal perspective, obviously not everyone shares it, nor are obligated to it.