“We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us”
— Malcolm X
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Simplified Meaning:
If someone treats us kindly and peacefully, we will respond the same way. Imagine you have a neighbor who always says hello and helps you if you need anything. You are likely to be friendly and helpful in return. However, if that neighbor starts being rude or mean, you might not feel like being nice to them anymore. This idea can help in daily life by reminding us to treat others well, especially if they treat us well. It encourages a cycle of kindness; if we meet kindness with kindness, it can make relationships better and interactions smoother. So, if someone is being nice to you, try to keep the peace and be nice back.
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Coexistence Conflict resolution Empathy Harmony Mutual respect Nonviolence Pacifism Peace Reciprocity Respect
