Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Pay bad people with you goodness; fight their hatred with you kindness. Even if you do not achieve victory over other people, you will conquer yourself.

Pay bad people with you goodness; fight their hatred with yo

Summary

This quote encourages responding to negativity and hatred in a transformative manner by harnessing the power of goodness and kindness. It suggests that rather than stooping to the level of bad individuals or fighting fire with fire, one should counteract darkness with light. By doing so, even if external victory is not attained, one will undergo personal growth and conquer their own negative impulses. It emphasizes the importance of personal integrity and demonstrates the value of taking the high road in the face of adversity.

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