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Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgments. Peace is not an 'is,' it is a 'becoming.'
Haile Selassie
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Peace is an ongoing process shaped by daily decisions and actions.

In this quote, Haile Selassie emphasizes that peace is not a static achievement but rather a continuous journey produced by various daily choices and circumstances. He suggests that achieving peace requires active engagement and a commitment to cultivating understanding and harmony in our lives and communities.

Themes

PeaceProcessEventJudgmentBecoming

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about conflict resolution, I referenced Selassie to highlight the importance of ongoing dialogue.

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