In this world there are two great sources of strength. One rests with …

Jack Kornfield
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In this world there are two great sources of strength. One rests with those who are not afraid to kill. The other rests with those who are not afraid to love. ✨ Jack Kornfield (2010). The Art Of Forgiveness, Loving Kindness And Peace, p.81, Random House
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In this world there are two great sources of strength. One rests with those who are not afraid to kill. The other rests with those who are not afraid to love. ✨ Jack Kornfield (2010). The Art Of Forgiveness, Loving Kindness And Peace, p.81, Random House

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