When you can whip any man in the world, you never know peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dominating others prevents you from ever feeling safe or peaceful.
- In plain terms
- If you can beat anyone, you will never know peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Power over others destroys inner peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does victory bring peace?
- What is the cost of being the best?
Another view
Peace often requires strength to defend it.
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