When we are armed with compassion and understanding, we fight not against other people, but against the tendency to invade, to dominate, and to exploit.

Thich Nhat Hanh in Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh

 

To Practice This Thought:
Meditate upon the antidotes to violence, ignorance, and injustice in our world.

 

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