The most unique element of Africa presented in "Roots" was that a warrior must have respect another warrior, and only kill if his family is in danger. The warrior leader stated that the purpose of war is to win, not to kill. For example, he said that if you surround your enemy, then you will ultimately have to kill all your enemies because they become desperate. On the contrary, if you surround from three sides and leave one side open, then the enemy will leave peacefully. This stood out to me because I never knew that the African warriors were such refined and intelligent people. These people are trained to go to war. However, to have respect towards your enemy is an astonishing philosophy and mindset.
In society, being generous to your adversaries can come back to you as a great asset. For example, when I forgave my little brother for eating my food, he thanked me and cooked me an instant cup noodle.
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