Common Quote by Daisaku Ikeda
“Dialogue starts from the courageous willingness to know and be known by others. It is the painstaking and persistent effort to remove all obstacles that obscure our common humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by Daisaku Ikeda, 1998
True dialogue requires courage to reveal oneself and to understand others, demanding persistent effort to eliminate barriers to shared humanity.
In simple terms: Courageous, honest dialogue.
Seek honest, brave conversations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- conflict mediation
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers hinder your conversations?
- How can you foster mutual vulnerability?
May be idealistic in hostile contexts.