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“We are not going to deal with the violence in our communities, our homes, and our nation, until we learn to deal with the basic ethic of how we resolve our disputes and to place an emphasis on peace in the way we relate to one another.” quote by Marian Wright Edelman
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“We are not going to deal with the violence in our communities, our homes, and our nation, until we learn to deal with the basic ethic of how we resolve our disputes and to place an emphasis on peace in the way we relate to one another.”

Marian Wright Edelman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates teaching conflict resolution and peacebuilding as foundations before tackling broader violence.

In simple terms: Teach peace before confronting violence.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize conflict‑resolution skills.

Themes

peace violence education

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

activist educational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • family mediation
  • neighborhood programs
  • policy development

Key Concepts

social justice ethics community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What basic ethics can you model daily?
  • How can communities embed peace practices?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated attitudes is challenging.

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