In man’s life the most important thing is the will to act. If one succumbs to a sense of loss and frustration and fritters his energies away in futile political protest, he is doomed to ruination.
The only condition of success is continuous effort, that is, to make such unflagging efforts, as are essential to achieve the desired objectives in the world of God according to the law of God. By following the same principle, we can achieve success in this world; it is the same principle which will bring us success in the next world.
In the use of violence, man simply follows his basic instincts; while to promote peace, man must give himself a complete moral overhaul. Only after such a conversion is the individual able to play the role of a peace-loving person.
For violence to erupt, provocation is enough; while for peace to prevail, man must nullify provocation with moderation and restraint.
