"Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace"
- Nhat Hanh
About this Quote
This quote by Nhat Hanh highlights the significance of smiling in order to bring peace to the world. He suggests that it is not through presentations or demonstrations that peace can be attained, but rather through our own individual actions. Smiling is a powerful tool that can be utilized to spread peace and happiness. It is an easy gesture that can have an extensive impact on those around us. By smiling, we can reveal others that we are open to peace and understanding. Additionally, by breathing and being serene, we can create a peaceful atmosphere that can be felt by all. Nhat Hanh's quote encourages us to take responsibility for our own actions and to use our capability for smiling, breathing, and being peace to bring peace to the world.
This quote is written / told by Nhat Hanh somewhere between October 11, 1926 and today. He was a famous Activist from Vietnam.
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