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“We need to learn and to show others that there are tried and tested, powerful ways of containing and resolving conflict which do not require the use of force.”

Quote by Scilla Elworthy

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Scilla Elworthy
Scilla Elworthy

Scilla Elworthy is a British author born on June 3, 1943. Her works primarily focus on peace, conflict resolution, and leadership. Elworthy is renowned for her contributions to nonviolent action and global security issues. more

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“We must apply our humble efforts to the construction of a more just and humane world. And I want to declare emphatically: Such a world is possible. To create this new society, we must present outstretched and friendly hands, without hatred and rancor, even as we show great determination and never waver in the defense of truth and justice. Because we know that we cannot sow seeds with clenched fists. To sow we must open our hands.”

“Everywhere we turn, we see violence and hate and prejudice and anger and all of these negative emotions that are destroying humanity. And we have to wake up and take note of this and try to change our course, so that we can create a world of peace and harmony where future generations can live happily together.”

“There has always been a longing in the human heart for a more just, free, loving and creative society. But it was never before possible to fulfill these aspirations, because we had neither the evolutionary drivers and global crises to force us to change, nor did we have the scientific and technological powers that can free us from the limitations of scarcity, poverty, disease, and ignorance. This is the time of awakening for the social potential movement.”