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“Humanity is not without answers or solutions regarding how to liberate itself from scenarios that invariably end with mass exterminations. Tools such as compassion, trust, empathy, love, and ethical discernment are already in our possession. The next sensible step would be to use them.”
― Aberjhani, Splendid Literarium: A Treasury of Stories, Aphorisms, Poems, and Essays

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Feb 01, 2015 11:23PM

Your quote reminded me of MLK. When he could have lashed out, he championed the cause of peace; when he could have incited violence, he instilled in those who would listen a desire to peacefully work for peace and equality.
MLK was one of the few who "used the tools."

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