“There is a tendency to speak about your suffering and difficulties so that you can draw more people to support you in order to fight the other side. That is a big temptation. You think if you are strong and you will have more support, the other side will have to withdraw. That is the hope of many people. But we know that activities based on that kind of thinking have gone on for many years without bearing any fruit at all.”
Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Peace Begins Here: Palestinians and Israelis Listening to Each Other
Peace Begins Here: Palestinians and Israelis Listening to Each Other delves into the conversations and initiatives aimed at fostering peace between these two communities. The book highlights the importance of dialogue and listening in the pursuit of reconciliation and coexistence. more
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