December 3, 2007

On Saving Your Breath

“It is folly to argue against determined hardness; eloquence may strike the ear, and the language of sorrow draw forth the tear of compassion, but nothing can reach the heart that is steeled with prejudice.”

A mind stuck in fear, prejudice, and hatred can only become unstuck of it’s own will. It is impenetrable.

It is better to look elsewhere to exchange ideas and find human compassion.

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