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“I see the great continuities in New Zealand history as being decency and common sense and up until now when we've confronted these things we've been able to talk them through, and I'm sure we will with this issue as well.” quote by Michael King
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“I see the great continuities in New Zealand history as being decency and common sense and up until now when we've confronted these things we've been able to talk them through, and I'm sure we will with this issue as well.”

Michael King

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New Zealand’s history shows a pattern of decency and common sense, suggesting dialogue can resolve conflicts.

In simple terms: Decency guides history.

Key Takeaway

Promote dialogue.

Themes

history decency conflict resolution

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

historical advisory

When to use this quote

  • community meetings
  • policy negotiations
  • education
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

social cohesion political science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can dialogue always solve disputes?
  • What hinders common sense today?
A Different Perspective

Past successes may not guarantee future outcomes.

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