Aleksandra LaylandAmong the Kimbrii the greatest shame a person can bring to himself or his clan is to start a war, but the second greatest is to submit to tyranny or injustice without a fight.
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In the book of Leviticus, a man from the tribe of Judah speaks to his fellow tribesmen. In some ways, he is saying that fighting for justice is a virtue. He is urging them to stand up for what is right. However, elsewhere in the book of Leviticus, a man from the tribe of Levi speaks to his fellow tribesmen.
In some ways, he speaks about the power of peace. He’s urging them to stop fighting and instead seek a new way to live with each other.
Source: Of Wisdom And Valor: The Art Of War. The Path Of Peace.
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