3 Quotes by Derek Bryce

Having many enemies means having no peace.

The fact that someone is seen as being punished by God should not be an excuse for not practicing virtue towards that person, but quite the contrary. Even in an ordinary learning situation, we all make mistakes which cause us problems, but we often equally help one another through such difficulties, rather than blame one another.

Fundamental movements are generally preoccupied with criticism, and with a desire for revenge and justice, a justice which is not tempered by mercy. ... Criticism, even when justified, can attract so many enemies that any spiritual possibilities one may have will be jeopardised because, to put it in its mildest form, having many enemies means having no peace.