Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
Martin Luther King Jr on aggression
Martin Luther King Jr97 quotes · See all“Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.”
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