Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peace is defined as a state where no fear exists.
- In plain terms
- Peace means having no fear at all.
- What can you take from it?
- True peace requires freedom from fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you ever be truly fearless?
- What is peace to you?
Another view
Complete absence of fear is often unattainable.
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