Come up Quote by Ernest Hollings
“Everybody likes to go to Geneva. I used to do it for the Law of the Sea conferences and you'd find these potentates from down in Africa, you know, rather than eating each other, they'd just come up and get a good square meal in Geneva.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Conference on the Law of the Sea, 1972
Geneva serves as a neutral ground where diverse nations can cooperate peacefully over shared interests.
In simple terms: Neutral venues foster cooperation.
Key Takeaway
Leverage neutral settings for diplomacy.
Themes
diplomacy
international relations
peace
Mood
formal
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- summits
- negotiations
- trade talks
- cultural exchanges
Key Concepts
neutrality
conflict resolution
global governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can smaller nations ensure equal voice?
- What makes a venue truly neutral?
A Different Perspective
Power dynamics may still dominate.
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