Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace. U Than
What we dwell upon plays out in our imagination. If we dwell on fear, betrayal, and hatred, our imagination builds a fort around us in the darkness. By the time we take action, the dwelling and imaginings have already had their way. Defensive destruction manifests in the fields of our imaginings. In contrast, if we dwell on the principles of kindness and compassion, our imaginings will create a world of beauty, goodness, and peace.