Eternal Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Never by hatred is hatred appeased, but it is appeased by kindness. This is an eternal truth.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, verse 5
Kindness neutralates hatred, whereas hatred cannot be quelled by hatred itself.
In simple terms: Kindness stops hatred.
Practice compassion to break cycles of anger.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community mediation
- education curricula
- social media moderation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you respond with kindness in a hostile situation?
- What structures support compassionate dialogue?
Kindness may be ignored when power dynamics favor aggression.