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Imagine violence as a voracious flame, consuming everything in its path. Each act of violence is like adding fuel to the fire, but instead of quelling it, the flames grow fiercer, spreading beyond control. Wars, extremism, regime changes, cyberattacks, information warfare, and economic sanctions are like different sparks igniting from the same inferno, each intensifying the destructive power of violence. It’s akin to a Hydra, where cutting off one head only leads to two more emerging, as seen in the endless cycles of occupation, genocide, massacre, and warfare. Ultimately, violence breeds only more violence, like a relentless storm that leaves nothing but devastation in its wake.
While desires and emotions shape our actions and intentions, it’s crucial to allow reason, intellect, and moral judgment to guide our decisions. Prioritizing intellect over emotions ensures that our choices are rational and not solely driven by desires or biases or prejudices.
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King Jr.