“In order to rally people, governments need enemies. They want us to be afraid, to hate, so we will rally behind them. And if they do not have a real enemy, they will invent one in order to mobilize us.”
Thich Nhat Hanh, Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and writer, known worldwide for his teachings on mindfulness and peace.
A powerful quote revealing the often manipulative role of fear and enemies in politics.
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Discover Thích Nhất Hạnh: Why Governments Need Enemies to Mobilize Us!
Thích Nhất Hạnh explains why governments invent enemies to stir fear and hatred—and mobilize us.
Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, writer, and peace activist. He founded the Plum Village tradition and was a global leader in the mindfulness movement, emphasizing peace, compassion, and mindful living.
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