Turning the other cheek only gets that slapped as well.

It was almost biblical what we did. As soon as they slapped our cheek we turned the other one and they slapped us and we stood there and did not have an answer. It was the biggest discouragement I've had since I've been here. I've never had a team just roll over. It was an embarrassment, a discouragement and I take responsibility as well.

I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it.

Life is a two way street - and sometimes there are collisions.

It seems that the price of having freedom is having to consistently fight to keep it.

Mister Jordan?” Came the genteel, restrained voice of a more senior gentleman in the front of the canoe.
“Yes, General?”
“Shut up.” The General said curtly. “You’re scaring the fish.