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‎"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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22 comments:

  1. Itchin' Stitchin'May 2, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Thank you so much for this quote. I feel this same way today and couldn't have said it better.

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  2. KatiebeeMay 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    very well said~

    xo

    katie

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  3. Flaming NoraMay 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Here here.
    Over here too many people see all Americans as those partying at the death of another. I'm so glad to know you and to know this perception is wrong.
    There are intelligent and compassionate people every where.

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  4. Bobo BunMay 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I felt glad to see your post and also the comment before mine. Whilst unbelievable atrocities have been committed I still feel uneasy at the idea of revelling in the death of another however evil.
    X

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  5. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM

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  6. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I have felt so uneasy today but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thanks for the quote.

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  7. TaniaMay 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I have had a vomity kid since the news hit so I haven't had a chance to properly formulate my response in my head. All I do have is an incredible sense of unease. A questioning of the ethics and morality that appear to have flown out the nearest window. A real sense of discomfort at the celebration.

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  8. FaeryfayMay 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Agreed.

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  9. Deborah RaymondMay 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I see the need for what was done, yet I still feel the same way you do. Thanks for posting this quote today.

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  10. craftytammieMay 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    well said, thanks for sharing that quote.

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  11. Vintage Tea TimeMay 3, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Spot on.

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  12. ColetteMay 3, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    beautifully said

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  13. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    All day I have been searching for these words. Thank you! xx m.

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  14. lifeshighwayMay 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    a perfect quote and much the same my husband and I were saying to each other. (although not as eloquently).

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  15. lindaMay 3, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you. I agree. Kind of embarrassed some are celebrating such a thing.

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  16. harmony and rosieMay 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Words so beautifully put.

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  17. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Thankyou so much, I totally agree xxBrenda

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Thank you for this quote it helped me formulate my feelings into words.

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  19. quiltygalMay 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Just found your blog & this quote how true death is never something that you should feel gleeful about & hate does breed hate which is why we are in the state we are in....might pinch this if thats ok...

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  20. Janee LookerseMay 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    What an excellent reminder. Thanks Lola!

    xoxo
    Janee
    yellowbirdyellowbeard.blogspot.com

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  21. Tanya KMay 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Lola ;-) It's Tanya your neighbor.. just found your card and finally got around to checking out your blog- which is fantastic!! Anyway- your quote matches my sentiments exactly.... just so you know! t

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  22. Pia KMay 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    i also quoted this in blog last week. it's good to know that somewhere there's a grain of sanity and similar thoughts. and usually in the blogs we read somehow:)

    hope everything is well with you and loved ones, seems like most of us have been living busy this year, there's sadly less and less room for reading and commenting on blogs i think:/ it would be nice with more interaction again, and perhaps more focus. hopefully soon...

    xox

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