“There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and non-violence against a government whose reply is only savage attacks on an unarmed and defenseless people”
— Nelson Mandela
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Simplified Meaning:
The quote is about the frustration and feelings of defeat that come when trying to talk peacefully to a government that responds with violence. Imagine you are trying to have a calm discussion with someone who keeps shouting and hitting instead of listening. It feels pointless and frustrating because your peaceful efforts seem to make no difference. This is how many people feel when they see innocent people getting hurt despite their calls for peace. It’s like repeatedly asking for peace but getting hurt in return. To apply this idea, one might need to think about other strategies to make a change when peaceful talks are ignored or met with aggression, perhaps by seeking support from others or finding new ways to protect vulnerable people.
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