The Wisdom of Knowing When to Be Kind
If you push me, I step back.
If you push me again, I step back once more.
But if you keep pushing, I will stand my ground with all my strength.
I know that wealth and long life are not mine to command.
But a backbone of integrity? That is mine alone to decide.
A petty person will not change because you retreat.
Evil in this world is often nurtured by the timid.
I once believed the world was vast and kindness enough.
Now I know: if your goodness cannot awaken conscience, let it awaken fear.
When tolerance has no meaning, it no longer deserves a place.