Violence breeds violence. Acts of violence committed in "justice” or in affirmation of "rights” or in defense of "peace” do not end violence. They prepare and justify its continuation. (Wendell Berry)

Violence breeds violence. Acts of violence committed in "justice” or in affirmation of "rights” or in defense of "peace” do not end violence. They prepare and justify its continuation.

Wendell Berry

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