One should choose to be among the persecuted, rather than the persecutors. Baba Kamma 93a Victory breeds hatred, for the defeated live in pain. Happily live the peaceful, giving up victory and defeat. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is known as showing the land the way to devour human flesh.
Death is too light a punishment for such men who wage war.
Hence those skilled in war should suffer the most severe punishments. Those who beat you with fists, Do not pay them in the same coin, But go to their house and kiss their feet. But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. If you desire what is good, the people will at once be good. Pesahim 25b, p. 415.