Peace must begin within self before there can come action or self application in a way to bring peace-even in thine own household, in thine own vicinity, in thine own state or nation.
Edgar CayceRead
I never again want to see the face of a starving child or hear the weeping of a mother who has lost her son to war. Peace, this is what my husband gave his life for, and I want the world to know that he did not die in vain. Peace, this is what will make me very happy.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a deep desire for peace and the pain caused by loss in war.
Jehan Sadat's quote reflects her personal sorrow and yearning for peace in the aftermath of war, particularly emphasizing the profound impact of losing loved ones and the hope that such sacrifices are not forgotten. It underscores the belief that the ultimate goal of those who have died in conflicts should be the attainment of peace, not further suffering.
In practice
A speech at a peace rally to honor those lost in conflict.
Peace must begin within self before there can come action or self application in a way to bring peace-even in thine own household, in thine own vicinity, in thine own state or nation.
The only way to win World War III is to prevent it.
The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering to both peoples. The future can and must be different. Both our peoples are destined to live together side by side, on this small piece of land. This reality we cannot change.
The basis of world peace is the teaching which runs through almost all the great religions of the world. Love thy neighbor as thyself.
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.
Without peace and without the overwhelming majority of people that believe in peace defending it, working for it, believing in it, security can never really be a reality.
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