Truth quenches untruth, love quenches anger, self-suffering quenches violence. This eternal rule is a rule not for saints only but for all
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth stops lies, love stops anger, and suffering stops violence for everyone.
- In plain terms
- Truth, love, and suffering can stop negative forces.
- What can you take from it?
- Use truth and love to stop negativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can love stop anger?
- What stops violence in your view?
Another view
This approach may not work in all urgent situations.
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