"I do not want the peace which..." - Quote by Helen Keller
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
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“That morning was when I first began to reappraise the 'white man.' It was when I first began to perceive that 'white man,' as commonly used, means complexion only secondarily; primarily it described attitudes and actions.”
“We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth, at least the truth that is given to us to understand.”
“The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it's about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”
More on Peace
“If you want to be a voice for peace in the world, begin by making peace a permanent condition of your own life.”
“Peace, which costs nothing, is attended with infinitely more advantage than any victory with all its expence.”
“Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat for it is momentary.”