“We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.”
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A person, who no matter how desperate the situation, gives others hope, is a true leader.
Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others.
History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.
Likewise, education can direct people toward good or evil ends. When education is based on a fundamentally distorted worldview, the results are horrific.
