“It turns out that the men who ultimately, who unpretentiously value peace are willing to sacrifice their own peace of mind in order to render it. The question is, 'Who, between opposing forces, would do such a thing?' It seems only theoretical albeit true that men who accept an objective rather than subjective moral standard are, in a general sense, more capable of making such sacrifices for the sake of peace.” MenMindSeemsValuesOrderTurnsForceAcceptingMoralSacrificeWillingHe ManCapableStandardsSakeObjectivesPeace Of MindSubjectiveTheoreticalOpposing Book:Killosophy Source: Killosophy
“If there are some who talk the same language as myself, then why should I neglect their interests for the sake of some other group of people who are alien and remote? They have their own 'gods and idols' and we have nothing in common. ... If you try to please audiences, uncritically accepting their tastes, it can only mean that you have no respect for them: that you simply want to collect their money.” PeopleIfsWantShouldTryingMeanLanguageInterestCommonAcceptingAudienceGroupsPleaseTasteSakeAliensNeglectIdolsShould INo Respect Author:Andrei Tarkovsky
“I believe that a religious conversion is the only way to stimulate the peoples of the industrialized nations to be willing to make sacrifices for the sake of esho funi (the oneness of self and environment). ... I wish the entire world would accept as an item of religious faith the concept of esho funi and its moral obligations.” WorldWayBelieveSelfI BelieveNationsWishReligiousAcceptingMoralEnvironmentSacrificeWillingConceptsSakeConversionObligationOnenessItemsReligious FaithMoral Obligation Author:Arnold J. Toynbee
“I see negotiations as an honest attempt to reach a deal that's great for everyone at the table. But sometimes, for whatever reason, that's impossible. You need to accept that possibility-don't make a deal for the sake of making a deal. If you do, chances are it will fall apart later anyway, with costs and headaches for everyone involved. And once you walk away, don't come back.” IfsNeedsSometimesReasonFallChanceWalksDealsAcceptingImpossibleHonestPossibilityInvolvedCostTablesSakeNegotiationFalling ApartChances AreHeadache Author:Kevin O'Leary