William BlakeThe lamb misused breeds public strife And yet forgives the butcher's knife.
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The lamb misused breeds public strifeAnd yet forgives the butcher's knife. The lamb is one of the most innocent creatures on this planet. It does not know about the slaughterhouse, it only knows everything is alright. It trusts its mother and stays close to her.
However, it does not know that humans are about to be slaughtered. The lamb ends up being killed because of his innocence. The lamb can be compared to us as well.
Our innocence makes us weak and vulnerable to people who don’t have our best interests at heart. Our innocence can make us appear foolish and naive but it also gives us a sense of peace within ourselves.
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