Darkness can only be scattered by light, hatred can only be conquered by love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moral opposites are resolved only by their direct counterparts: light dispels darkness, love dispels hatred.
- In plain terms
- Use light and love to fight darkness and hatred.
- What can you take from it?
- Positive forces are required to overcome negative ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you fight hatred?
- Is love always effective?
Another view
This assumes a clear distinction between good and evil which can be complex.
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