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This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love
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"This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love"

- Peace Pilgrim

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In this quote, Peace Pilgrim is describing her belief in the course to achieving peace. She thinks that the method to conquer dispute and violence is not through more violence, but through positive actions. She motivates individuals to fight evil with excellent, to combat lies with truth, and to fight hate with love. This means that instead of reacting to negativeness with more negativeness, we must respond with kindness, honesty, and empathy. By doing so, we can break the cycle of violence and create a more tranquil world. Peace Pilgrim's words work as a reminder that peace is not simply the lack of war, however a state of consistency and understanding among all individuals.

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Peace Pilgrim This quote is written / told by Peace Pilgrim between July 18, 1908 and July 7, 1981. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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