one hundred fifty four

one of the most beautiful quotes going around the internet is indeed fake. or at least a conglomeration of different quotes. read about it here. regardless of who it can ultimately be attributed to, it still sums up exactly how i feel about celebrating the death of a fellow human being. evil or not, it's still a life, and i have no right to determine who lives or dies. so here it is:

I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.