Inner strength is what you need.
“If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.” - Apocryphally attributed to Harry S. Truman, who did not have one, and put a cocker spaniel pup given to him as president in care of his physician.
Yes. The word the author used, i.e. the first word, makes no sense until you realize who wrote it, then you understand. So, does that mean you seek revenge and take it out on others by hurting and demoralizing them? The quote encapsulates the inner nature of this person. Non-Christian, anti-American, Pro-abortion left wing nut job etc.
You often think that famous people give quotes that are not theirs, but crafted by others, eg just about every Maya Angelou or Ophra quote is crafted by an army of their collaborators. This quote no doubt was straight out of the mouth.
Sorry for posting it, but it was the Arkansas Gazette’s CG for the day.