Now I can look at you in peace; I don't eat you anymore.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker no longer consumes the other. Peace comes from stopping harm or predation.
- In plain terms
- I stop hurting you and can rest.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace follows ending exploitation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does peace begin?
- Can peace follow harm?
Another view
Peace might be temporary if needs return.
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