VIOLENCE : A
FOOLISH OUTBURST
My study shows that no
sensible writer, statesman, religious guide , philosopher or social thinker has
ever recommended the use of violence for any purpose whatsoever. Violence is thus a foolish outburst at any situation or event, old or new.
According
to English author William Hazlitt (1778-1830), violence ever defeats is own
ends. Where you cannot drive you can always persuade. A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured
smile can always work wonders and accomplish miracles. There is a secret pride
in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an
individual, but you cannot make him respect you.
World
famous British playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) believes that violent
fires soon burn out themselves, small showers last long, but sudden storms are
short; he tires betimes that spurs too fast.
Indian
apostle of non-violence Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) had this to say: Experience convinces
me that permanent good can never be
outcome of untruth and violence. To use violence for securing rights may seem
an easy path but it proves to be thorny in the long-run. Those who live by the sword die also by the
sword. The swimmer often dies by drowning. Moreover, what is gained by violence
must be lost before superior violence.
16th December 2019 G.R.KANWAL
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