Ever feel like the world needs a peace reboot? 💡 Enter Mozi, a 5th-century BC sage from the Chinese mainland who dreamt up a bold cure for war: universal love. ❤️
During the Warring States Period, rival powers fought nonstop for land and glory. Mozi, originally a skilled carpenter, grew tired of fancy rituals and poetry—he saw hungry kids, cold communities, and cities torn apart by conflict.
His radical idea? People (and states) should “love others as themselves.” That means no stealing, no power grabs, and—most of all—no wars born from self-interest. As he wrote, “Let universal love prevail under Heaven.”
Fast-forward over two millennia, and Mozi’s peace hack still speaks to us. In today’s digital age—where social media campaigns and youth movements can spark change—what if empathy was our ultimate power tool? 🤔
Maybe the secret to lasting peace isn’t new tech or big summits, but ancient wisdom: one act of kindness at a time. 🌏❤️
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A Chinese sage once offered a cure for war. Has the world taken it?
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