Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world…

Nhat Hanh
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Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2008). Being Peace: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition, p.11, ReadHowYouWant.com
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