The only matter that could take Egypt to war again is water.
Anwar SadatRead
Fear is, I believe, a most effective tool in destroying the soul of an individual - and the soul of a people.
Interpretation
Fear can significantly harm an individual's spirit and diminish the essence of a community.
In this quote, Anwar Sadat expresses the destructive power of fear, suggesting that it not only undermines individual character but also weakens the collective spirit of society. By recognizing fear as a tool that can erode the soul, Sadat emphasizes the importance of overcoming such emotions to maintain personal integrity and collective strength.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience and overcoming challenges.
The only matter that could take Egypt to war again is water.
Russians can give you arms but only the United States can give you a solution.
"Great suffering has a silver-lining that we can be grateful for, because it builds up a human being and puts him or her within reach of self-knowledge."
Let there be no more war or bloodshed between Arabs and Israelis. Let there be no more suffering or denial of rights. Let there be no more despair or loss of faith.
Peace is more precious than a piece of land.
It would be nice if we redefined what we meant by 'war story.' If you're making $15,000 a year living in a certain area of Portland, trying to make it with three kids and no husband, that's a kind of war.
Initially, I tried to become an aid worker and someone who could help people, but I was unsuccessful in convincing anyone that I could be of any use. So I went and became a war correspondent without any experience in war or in being a correspondent. So that was daring.
Fortune sides with him who dares.
People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate.' I would say, 'Watch this.'
Because of the lingering discrimination, many women still lack confidence. They live in fear of stepping beyond what they feel is acceptable 'female' behavior. I can remember feeling that I wasn't 'normal' because I was aggressive, had dreams and goals, and wanted do do great things...I am glad now that I found courage to do something radical and chase my dreams.
When the Bangladesh war happened, people in Pakistan who did not support it were called unpatriotic. My father was in the jail at that time, and a lot of those who knew my family used to call us children of a traitor.
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