Acts of violence Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

“Acts of violence-- Whether on a large or a small scale, the bitter paradox: the meaningfulness of death--and the meaninglessness of killing.” quote by Dag Hammarskjold — Download Open image

“Acts of violence-- Whether on a large or a small scale, the bitter paradox: the meaningfulness of death--and the meaninglessness of killing.”

Dag Hammarskjold

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“Didst thou give me this inescapable loneliness so that it would be easier for me to give thee all?”

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Beneath the hush a whisper from long ago, promising peace of mind and a burden shared. No peace which is not peace for all,…

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Friendship needs no words.

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If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.

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Your position never gives you the right to command. It only imposes on you the duty of so living your life that others can…

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I have only my own burden to bear.

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Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept whatcan be gained by giving in. You will be living off stolen goods, and your muscles…

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I never discuss discussions.

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We all have within us a center of stillness surrounded by silence.

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