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“No people on earth can be held, as a people, to be an enemy, for all humanity shares the common hunger for peace and fellowship and justice.” quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
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“No people on earth can be held, as a people, to be an enemy, for all humanity shares the common hunger for peace and fellowship and justice.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations Assembly, 1955

All humanity shares a fundamental desire for peace and justice, making true enmity impossible.

In simple terms: People naturally want peace and fairness.

Key Takeaway

Promote shared humanity.

Themes

peace justice humanity unity

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • conflict resolution
  • community building
  • policy making

Key Concepts

common good ethical solidarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we nurture shared values in conflict?
  • What barriers prevent universal peace?
A Different Perspective

Deep divisions can still arise despite shared desires.

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