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What does it mean?
Strive to maintain harmonious relationships with everyone.
In plain terms
Try to get along with all people.
What can you take from it?
Seek peace with everyone.

Where it applies

  • community building
  • workplace dynamics
  • family disputes

Putting it to work

  • resolve conflicts calmly
  • avoid unnecessary arguments

Questions to consider

  • Is peace always the right goal?
  • How do you handle hostile people?

Another view

Peace with all may require compromising on important principles.

More from Thomas Jackson

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  2. Sacrifice your life rather than your word.

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  3. Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.

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