At times like these, it's possible to despair over mankind. To quake at our seemingly endless capacity for inflicting such abhorrent cruelty on each other. Why do so many innocent people have to suffer so much at the hands of so few? Do we never learn from the tragedies that have gone before despite there being constant reminders everywhere we look? Perhaps none so poignant as the Holocaust Memorial near the Brandenburg Gate....
Photographs taken by me in Berlin
“When I despair, I remember that all through
history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and
murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they
always fall. Think of it - always.” Mahatma Gandhi
Beautiful quote, dear Nat. I have found myself with tears falling so many times the past two days - when I watch my daughters playing, without a worry or care in the world - when I hear a Christmas song - when I read a news article about the shootings. It certainly has put everything into perspective for me . . . Thinking of you, dear friend, and wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Nat ~tracy
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sentiment, Nat. x
ReplyDeleteI find it impossible to imagine how the families will pick up the pieces and move forward after such a heart break. Innocent, beautiful little children at the beginning of their lives.
ReplyDeleteIt does make you stop and think.........
ReplyDeleteGreat post Nat.
I hear you Nat. There's no doubt about it, the human race is its own worst ememy.
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