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Let all of us turn from bullets to ballots, from guns to shovels.
Shimon Peres
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote advocates for resolving conflicts through peaceful means rather than violence.

Shimon Peres emphasizes the importance of transitioning from violent actions, represented by 'bullets', to constructive efforts, represented by 'ballots' and 'shovels'. This reflects a call for democratic engagement and productive labor as a means to effect change in society, underscoring the notion that peaceful dialogue and community building are preferable to conflict and destruction.

Themes

PeaceChangePoliticsDemocracyAction

In practice

Example use cases

In a community meeting discussing conflict resolution strategies.

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