Say no to violence!

There is indeed so much of violence in our societies these days.

According to Mahatma Gandhi - “The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles”

“The main goal of the future is to stop violence. The world is addicted to it.” - Bill Cosby

“War will disappear only when men shall take no part whatever in violence and shall be ready to suffer every persecution that their abstention will bring them. It is the only way to abolish war.” - Anatole France

The bible tells us in Matthew 26:52 (NKJV) that one should not resolve to violence:

"But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword."

Violence is not the way to make matters rest. It makes matters worse!

What do you think? Do you have any idea how to stop violence?

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Be contented with what you have

"That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest."

"A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world." - Joseph Addison

“He who is contented is rich”- Lao Tzu

“Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have.”

The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. - Lin Yu-t'ang

"It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are." - James Mackintosh

The bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NKJV)

"Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

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Be original - Be who you are

The original Mona Lisa is priceless... but the copy could be easily purchase for a dollar. Always be true to yourself.

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." - E.E. Cummings

"He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away." - Raymond Hull

“Love yourself, for if you don't, how can you expect anybody else to love you?”

“Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you.”

I was once afraid of people saying, "Who does she think she is?" Now I have the courage to stand and say, "This is who I am." - Oprah Winfrey

"Please all, and you will please none."

It's your individuality that makes you beautiful. What do you think?

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