--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Kindness is not an illusion and violence…" description: "\"Kindness is not an illusion and violence is not a rule. The true resting state of human affairs is not represented by a man hacking his neighbor into p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d62/paul-rusesabagina-29722_aberration_kindness-is-not-an-illusion-and-violence_2103426.jpg" --- # Kindness is not an illusion and violence is not a rule… ![“Kindness is not an illusion and violence is not a rule. The true resting state of human affairs is not represented by a man hacking his neighbor into pieces with a machete. That is a sick aberration. No, the true state of human affairs is life as it ought to be lived.” quote by Paul Rusesabagina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d62/paul-rusesabagina-29722_aberration_kindness-is-not-an-illusion-and-violence_2103426.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d62/paul-rusesabagina-29722_aberration_kindness-is-not-an-illusion-and-violence_2103426.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d62/paul-rusesabagina-29722_aberration_kindness-is-not-an-illusion-and-violence_2103426.jpg) > “Kindness is not an illusion and violence is not a rule. The true resting state of human affairs is not represented by a man hacking his neighbor into pieces with a machete. That is a sick aberration. No, the true state of human affairs is life as it ought to be lived.” [Paul Rusesabagina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-rusesabagina/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human nature thrives on kindness; violence is an abnormal deviation, not the norm. **In simple terms:** Kindness is natural; violence is abnormal. Key Takeaway Promote kindness, recognize violence as an exception. Themes humanity violence kindness norms morality Mood hopeful serious Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - community building - conflict resolution - education - media narratives Key Concepts social contract ethical behavior human nature Questions to Reflect On - What structures prevent violence from becoming normal? - How can societies reinforce kindness? 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