Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
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The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Promoting peace and reconciliation is essential for humanity and can be seen as an art form.
Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes the importance of cultivating peace and reconciliation in our lives, suggesting that these actions are not only necessary for human existence but also inherently artistic. They require creativity, compassion, and understanding, highlighting how vital these practices are for personal and social harmony.
Themes
PeaceReconciliationArtisticHuman ActionsVital
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community building, one might quote this to inspire peace efforts.
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