a.k.a. ahimsa, nonaggression, peaceableness
Complementary virtues¶
- benevolence
- forbearance
- negotiation
- peacefulness
- respect for personal space
- restraint
- submission
- tolerance
Contrasting vices¶
- belligerence
- fighting
Virtues possibly in tension¶
- self defense in some contexts
How to acquire or strengthen it¶
- Aggression is one coping strategy for dealing with stress. If you tend to over-rely on it, it may be useful to strengthen some of the other varieties of coping strategy.
Notes and links¶
TBD
Mentioned elsewhere¶
TBD
Inspirational quotes¶
- “In the senseless tumult of battle, in the hand to hand fight, there is something base and brutal.” ―Cicero
