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Lanza del Vasto

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Philosopher

Lanza del Vasto, born on September 29, 1901 and died on January 5, 1981, was an Italian philosopher. His thoughts were deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy and Christian spirit, advocating for peace, simplicity, and anti-war. In his life, he actively participated in social movements, committed to promoting social change.

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“You want a better, more fraternal, more just world? Well then, start building it: Who is stopping you? Build it inside yourself and around you, build it with those who want it. Build it small, and it will grow.”

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“Nobody was born nonviolent. No one was born charitable. None of us comes to these things by nature but only by conversion. The first duty of the nonviolent community is helping its members work upon themselves and come to conversion.”

Firsts Helping Peace Born Community Duty Members Conversion Charitable Ubuntu

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“Find the shortest, simplest way between the earth, the hands, and the mouth.”

Way Hands Earth Peace Mouths Simplest

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“The machine enslaves, the hand sets free.”

Hands Peace Machines

Book:Make straight the way of the Lord: an anthology of the philosophical writings of Lanza del Vasto

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“A peacemaker does not mean a peaceful person.”

Mean Persons Doe Peace Peaceful Peacemaker

Book:Make straight the way of the Lord: an anthology of the philosophical writings of Lanza del Vasto

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“The most efficient action, the most significant testimony to nonviolence, is living a life in which there is no violence-showing that such a life is possible, and even not more difficult than a life of gain, nor more unpleasant than a life of pleasure, nor less natural than an 'ordinary' life.”

Action Life Is Peace Difficult Natural Pleasure Violence Ordinary Gains Significant Efficient Nonviolence Testimony Ordinary Life

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“In the practice of any craft, we are less concerned with the quantity of the product than with its quality, and less concerned with the product than with the artisan.”

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About the Author

Born: September 29, 1901
Died: January 5, 1981
Known for: Philosopher
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