There is enough love and good will in our movement to give energy to our struggle and still have plenty left over to break down and change the climate of hate and fear around us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love within the movement fuels the struggle and provides enough energy to combat external hate.
- In plain terms
- There is plenty of love in our group to keep fighting and also to stop hate.
- What can you take from it?
- Internal love powers both action and healing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does your energy come from?
- How do you fight hate?
Another view
It assumes love is available even under intense pressure.
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