--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: People kill and are killed because they…" description: "\"People kill and are killed because they cling too tightly to their own beliefs and ideologies. When we believe that ours is the only faith that contain..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/588/nhat-hanh-515_belief_people-kill-and-are-killed-because-they_2277091.png" --- # People kill and are killed because they cling too tightly… ![“People kill and are killed because they cling too tightly to their own beliefs and ideologies. When we believe that ours is the only faith that contains the truth, violence and suffering will surely be the result.” quote by Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/588/nhat-hanh-515_belief_people-kill-and-are-killed-because-they_2277091.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/588/nhat-hanh-515_belief_people-kill-and-are-killed-because-they_2277091.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/588/nhat-hanh-515_belief_people-kill-and-are-killed-because-they_2277091.png) > “People kill and are killed because they cling too tightly to their own beliefs and ideologies. When we believe that ours is the only faith that contains the truth, violence and suffering will surely be the result.” [Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nhat-hanh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Clinging rigidly to one's own beliefs breeds conflict; openness to diverse perspectives reduces violence and suffering. **In simple terms:** Dogma fuels violence. Key Takeaway Practice openness to other views. Themes religion conflict open‑mindedness Mood calm inquisitive Type ethical mindful When to use this quote - political debates - family disagreements - educational settings - community mediation Key Concepts Dogmatic rigidity compassion interfaith harmony Questions to Reflect On - What belief do you hold most tightly? - How might letting go change your relationships? 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