The sun hit the orchid one morning, and I couldn't resist. It's lasted a really long time.
Today's quote:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world
that we must love our enemies - or else?
The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate,
wars producing more wars - must be broken,
or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.
that we must love our enemies - or else?
The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate,
wars producing more wars - must be broken,
or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love
will have the final word in reality. This is why right,
temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
will have the final word in reality. This is why right,
temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
I have decided to stick with love.
Hate is too great a burden to bear.
Hate is too great a burden to bear.
Love is the only force capable of transforming
an enemy into friend.
an enemy into friend.
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.
He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid
of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us
and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this,
we are less prone to hate our enemies.
He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid
of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us
and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this,
we are less prone to hate our enemies.
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
A good quote. One many should think on.
ReplyDeleteThose orchids just go on and on!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quote, it is perfect for these times. We need more love and less hate. Your orchid blooms are lovely.
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!
...I hope that you are enjoying a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orchids still blooming and beautiful quote.
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly having trouble finding the good in many people these days. The orchid is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe orchids are beautiful. Great quote, I just heard it recently too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And such perfect quotes.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blossoms, and the quote is a fine one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Really great quote too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
We need a few Martin Luther King, Jr figures today, but I am not sure the world would listen. WE are in a sorry state indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms and ditto words. And very, very timely!
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