The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step. So we must never neglect any work of peace within our reach, however small.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Inspired by Lao Tzu, it urges attention to small peaceful acts as foundational to larger progress.
- In plain terms
- Great journeys start small, so do small peace work now.
- What can you take from it?
- Start with small, achievable peace actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you start?
- What small step can you take?
Another view
Small steps alone may not suffice in urgent crises.
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