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Never in the world does hatred cease by hatred; hatred ceases by love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hatred can only be overcome by love, not by more hatred.
This quote expresses the idea that negative emotions such as hatred cannot be resolved through similar negative actions. Instead, love and compassion are required to transform feelings of animosity into understanding and peace, highlighting the power of love as a healing force in human relationships.
Themes
HatredLovePeaceCompassionEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about conflict resolution.
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