Come all you mad and raging fearless friends of war and…
“Come all you mad and raging fearless friends of war and peace, Come all you sad self-righteous frightened friends down on your bended knees, All beings on this earth, you must not harm them; All weapons you hold deep within your heart, you must disarm them. Every man you meet's your son. Every woman is your daughter. Go find someeone who's thirsty, And give them water.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humanity must disarm inner violence, recognize shared kinship, and offer compassion to those in need.
In simple terms: Disarm inner weapons, see everyone as family, give water to the thirsty.
Practice empathy and non‑violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- community service
- education
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies nurture inner peace?
- What actions embody caring for strangers?
Changing deep‑seated aggression is difficult.