The only thing worthy of you is compassion – invincible, limitless, unconditional. Hatred will never let you face the beast in man.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Recommendation (1965); English text published by Plum Village; translator not credited on page. Written for social workers facing violence during the Vietnam War.
- Recommendation (1965)
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