Mahatma GandhiNon-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain.
About This Quote
Albert Einstein said: “Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain.” This quote illustrates that you can’t get violence out of your heart by telling yourself not to be violent. No amount of reasoning can change your mind. It’s a part of who you are and will always be there.
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