Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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War will stop when we no longer praise it, or give it any attention at all. Peace will come wherever it is sincerely invited.
Interpretation
What this quote means
War ceases when society stops glorifying it, and peace arises when it is genuinely sought after.
Alice Walker's quote emphasizes that the glorification and attention given to war perpetuate its existence. It suggests that for true peace to emerge, people must consciously shift their values away from admiring conflict and instead actively create an environment where peace is welcomed and nurtured.
Themes
WarPeaceAttentionGlorificationInvitation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of promoting peace over violence.
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