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What does it mean?
Violence and vengeance do not effectively resolve hatred or heal wounds.
In plain terms
Hatred and injuries are not fixed by fighting back or seeking revenge.
What can you take from it?
Choose nonviolent ways to heal conflicts.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal disputes
  • community mediation
  • personal grudges

Putting it to work

  • practice forgiveness
  • seek mediation
  • deescalate tensions

Questions to consider

  • What alternatives exist to revenge?
  • How do we heal without violence?

Another view

Some situations may require self defense to protect others.

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