"I remain convinced that most human conflicts..." - Quote by Dalai Lama
I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.
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“Disagreement is something normal.”
“We must realize that it is best to focus on our oneness, to re emphasize what is the same about each of us rather than dwell on what is different.”
“The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one's family, to one's neighborhood, to one's community and so on.”
More on Conflict Resolution
“We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot destroy our neighours! We cannot ignore their interests!”
“It is my conviction that nothing enduringcan be built on violence.The only safe way to overcome an enemyis to make of that enemy a friend.”
“The way to go from discord to harmony is to go from concentrating on differences to concentrating on similarities.”
More on Dialogue
“The 20th century was the century of war and blood. The 21st century is the century of dialogue.”
“If we’re going to have arguments, let’s have arguments — but let’s make them debates worthy of this body and worthy of this country.”
“Joe: You don't want me, Sugar. I'm a liar and a phony. A saxophone player. One of those no-goodniks you keep running away from. Sugar: I know, every time. Joe: Sugar, do yourself a favor. Go back to where the millionaires are, the sweet end of the lollipop, not the cole slaw in the face, the old socks and the squeezed-out tube of toothpaste. Sugar: That's right. Pour it on. Talk me out of it. (She grabs him to kiss him.)”