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What you can do with relations is greater than what you can do with guns.
Shimon Peres
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The power of connections and relationships surpasses the force of violence.

This quote by Shimon Peres emphasizes the idea that building and nurturing relationships can achieve more impactful and lasting results than resorting to violence or conflict. It advocates for the importance of diplomacy, understanding, and cooperation in resolving issues and advancing society.

Themes

RelationshipsPowerViolenceDiplomacyUnderstanding

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about conflict resolution, I referenced this quote to highlight the importance of dialogue.

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