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26 How should we learn to respect all?

e must become hate-free. In social life, other
Wthan religion there are several reasons that cause
differences. They are a part of life. When such a difference
is against us, we get angry and develop hatred. We will
have to understand that difference is a part of life, it is a
part of creation. We will have to therefore accept it, there
is no other option.

27 What is solution to despair?

hy does despair take place? Despair is a result of lack
Wof deep thinking. In my own experience, there are
several instances which led me to despair. Today when I
look back and think that whatever happened was best for
me. Why does this happen? Because man has limitations
and does not have knowledge of the future. When I think
in retrospect, those situations that led me to despair
turned out to be the points from which I gained greater
success. The best solution is to keep faith in God and
remember what Caliph Ali said: ‘Whatever happened,
happened for the good.’

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