I'm concerned when certain movements or countries have been isolated from the international dialogue because then you have no way of influencing them.
Martti AhtisaariRead
Peace is a question of will. All conflicts can be settled, and there are no excuses for allowing them to become eternal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving peace requires deliberate effort, and conflicts can always be resolved if there is the will to do so.
This quote by Martti Ahtisaari emphasizes the notion that peace is not merely a passive state but an active endeavor that requires the willingness of individuals and parties involved. It suggests that all conflicts, no matter how entrenched, can find resolution through determination and commitment, and that allowing these conflicts to persist is unjustifiable.
Themes
PeaceWillConflictResolutionCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
During a peace summit, a delegate could use this quote to emphasize the importance of commitment to resolving disputes.
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