Barack ObamaWe will outstretch the hand if you unclench your fist.
About This Quote
We will outstretch the hand if you unclench your fist means that when someone offers you an olive branch, you should not be angry. It’s a common saying in Chinese culture, but it also has a deeper meaning. It means that when you are willing to put down your pride and open yourself to communication with others, then that makes room for them to do the same. You can allow them to express their opinions, without being defensive or stubborn.
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