My attitude to peace is rather based on the Burmese…
“My attitude to peace is rather based on the Burmese definition of peace - it really means removing all the negative factors that destroy peace in this world. So peace does not mean just putting an end to violence or to war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, such as inequality, poverty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Peace requires eliminating all systemic harms—violence, discrimination, inequality, poverty—not merely ending conflict.
In simple terms: Peace is more than ending war; it means removing all harms.
Address root causes of injustice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community building
- education programs
- economic development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What harms in your community prevent peace?
- How can we prioritize removing inequality?
Peace alone cannot thrive without addressing underlying inequities.