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“What leads to peace is not violence but peaceableness, which is not passivity, but an alert, informed, practiced, and active state of being.” quote by Wendell Berry
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“What leads to peace is not violence but peaceableness, which is not passivity, but an alert, informed, practiced, and active state of being.”

Wendell Berry

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Source Essay: The Art of the Commonplace, 1975

Peace requires an active, informed, and practiced state, not passive non‑violence.

In simple terms: Peace is active calm, not passivity.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate informed, calm action.

Themes

peace non‑violence mindfulness

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • community building

Key Concepts

active calm informed practice ethical stance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay alert and calm in conflict?
  • What practices keep you informed and active?
A Different Perspective

Active calm can be hard to maintain under pressure.

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