Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha):

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

— Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) Ancient

Founder of Buddhism

Context

Dhammapada, Chapter 1, Verse 5.

Date / Period

c. 5th century BCE

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2017/2017-h/2017-h.htm

Verification

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Explanation

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