Conflict Quote by Juan Manuel Santos
“You can't settle a 50-year conflict in 52 weeks.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, 2016
A deep-rooted conflict cannot be resolved quickly; lasting peace requires time, patience, and sustained effort.
In simple terms: Big wars need long solutions.
Plan for long‑term peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- reconciliation processes
- post‑war reconstruction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term steps are needed for lasting peace?
- How can stakeholders stay committed over years?
Quick fixes often ignore underlying issues.