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“As far as having peace within myself, the one way I can do that is forgiving the people who have done wrong to me. It causes more stress to build up anger. Peace is more productive.”

Quote by Rodney King

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Rodney King was an American construction worker who gained national prominence due to his beating by Los Angeles police officers in 1991. His encounter, captured on video, sparked widespread racial and social unrest across the United States. more

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