A wall is a hell of a lot better than a war.
Interpretation
Prioritizing dialogue and barriers over violent conflict is essential for maintaining peace.
This quote by John F. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of non-violent solutions to conflicts. A wall symbolizes a boundary that can prevent conflict or war, suggesting that it is preferable to have divisions that keep peace rather than engaging in destructive warfare that results in loss and suffering. It reflects the belief that it is better to have separation and negotiation than to escalate disagreements into violent confrontations.
In practice
In a speech about conflict resolution, one might quote Kennedy to emphasize the value of peace over war.
The great battleground for the defense and expansion of freedom today is the whole southern half of the globe... the lands of the rising peoples. Their revolution is the greatest in human history. They seek an end to injustice, tyranny and exploitation. More than an end, they seek a beginning.
I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.
I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.
I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.
Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
Peace must begin within self before there can come action or self application in a way to bring peace-even in thine own household, in thine own vicinity, in thine own state or nation.
In the hearts of people today there is a deep longing for peace. When the true spirit of peace is thoroughly dominant, it becomes an inner experience with unlimited possibilities. Only when this really happens - when the spirit of peace awakens and takes possession of men's hearts, can humanity be saved from perishing.
Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, in the comparison and conciliation of differences.
The basis for peace is respecting all creatures.
No more wars, no more bloodshed. Peace unto you. Shalom, salaam, forever.
Negotiation and discussion are the greatest weapons we have for promoting peace and development.
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