Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peaceful individuals or nations are less likely to face conflict.
- In plain terms
- If you are peaceful, people leave you alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace invites peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How peaceful are you?
- Do others respect your peace?
Another view
Peaceful entities can still be attacked.
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