Future generations will judge us _x000D_ not by what we say, but what we do.
Ellen Johnson SirleafRead
My calling was first of all to ensure there was peace in the country, because we could easily have gone back to war. In the midst of the country, there were still warlords; there were many child soldiers who had never gone to school - they were part of the social setting - compromises had to be made.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of peace and the complexities involved in achieving it in a society affected by war.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf reflects on her duty to foster peace in a nation on the brink of war, highlighting the challenges posed by existing warlords and uneducated child soldiers. She acknowledges the need for compromises to establish a stable and peaceful society amidst a backdrop of conflict.
Themes
PeaceWarCompromiseChildrenSocietyLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
During a peace conference, I shared a powerful quote by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to emphasize the importance of compromise in rebuilding nations after conflict.
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