The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.
Elie WieselRead
Peace is our gift to each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peace is something we create and share together, rather than just an individual state.
Elie Wiesel emphasizes that peace is a collective responsibility and a shared gift among humanity. It highlights the importance of fostering understanding and compassion in our relationships and communities to cultivate a peaceful world.
Themes
PeaceGiftTogetherUnderstandingCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a peace rally to inspire collective action towards harmony.
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My loyalty to my people, to our people, and to Israel comes first and prevents me from saying anything critical of Israel outside Israel… As a Jew I see my role as a melitz yosher, a defender of Israel: I defend even her mistakes… I must identify with whatever Israel does – even with her errors.
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