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I have seen the poor suffer when nobles seek the purity of ideals. I have seen the powerless die when princes believe in the nostalgia of their dreams. I have seen the common people torn from peace and thrown into war when kings yearn to test the clarity of their vision. In all three cases, whether in a small or large scope, this is a tragedy.
When we look at the world from a bigger perspective, we can see that it does not make sense to throw aside a common idea in a quest to live a life of purity and nostalgia. Maybe this is why Gandhi used his life as a platform to fight for compassion and peace. He knew that if we can lead with compassion and love, we can gain everyone else’s support.
Source: The Grace Of Kings
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