As they used to say 'What if they gave a war and nobody came?' How worthwhile if they declared a day of peace and everybody came.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the irony of war being ignored and the power of collective peace.
Ed Asner's quote reflects on the futility of war, suggesting that its announcement is pointless if no one participates. In contrast, it highlights the value of peace, imagining a scenario where a day dedicated to unity and harmony attracts everyone's involvement, reinforcing the idea that people desire peace over conflict.
In practice
This quote could be used in a speech promoting peace initiatives.
Never stand still. Only stand still enough to learn, and once you stop learning in that stance, move off. Always keep yourself engaged, in theater, in whatever job you can get. If you can't get an acting job, then go backstage. Or take tickets. But be around actors because that is where you will primarily learn.
We all moan and groan about the loss of the quality of life through the destruction of our ecology, and yet every one of us, in our own little comfortable ways, contributes daily to that destruction. It's time now to awaken in each one of us the respect and attention our beloved Mother deserves.
International exchanges are not a great tide to sweep away all differences, but they will slowly wear away at the obstacles to peace as surely as water wears away a hard stone.
The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are youβll do your best thinking that way.
Not many countries establish a prize for peace. The Seoul Peace Prize has its roots in the 1988 Summer Olympics when this country opened its doors to people and athletes from more than 160 countries. Korea did so in part because it believes in the power of sports for peace and development.
I am a man of peace. I believe in peace. But I do not want peace at any price.
The only way to end a culture of violence is to proactively create a culture of peace.
I truly believe there is a field of peace within and that it can be enlivened and brought to the surface to be enjoyed by all.
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