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“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.” quote by Daisaku Ikeda
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“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.”

Daisaku Ikeda

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest, brave conversations.

Themes

communication courage humanity empathy self-disclosure

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • conflict mediation
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

philosophy conflict resolution personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers hinder your conversations?
  • How can you foster mutual vulnerability?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic in hostile contexts.

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