Why is our own participation in scapegoating so difficult to perceive and the participation of others so easy? To us, our fears and prejudices never appear as such because they determine our vision of people we despise, we fear, and against whom we discriminate.
Copy QuoteIf you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.
Copy Quote View & ShareFear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
Copy Quote View & ShareI tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.
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