I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
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A prayer that must have a cannon behind it better never be uttered. Forgiveness ought not to go in partnership with shot and shell. Love need not carry knives and revolvers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True forgiveness and love should not be accompanied by violence or aggression.
This quote emphasizes the idea that genuine forgiveness and love cannot coexist with violence or threats of harm. It suggests that the essence of these virtues is undermined when they are coupled with weapons and aggression, highlighting the need for peace in the practice of forgiveness and love.
Themes
ForgivenessLovePeaceViolencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on conflict resolution, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for peaceful approaches.
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