Communication Quote by Mairead Corrigan
“We need political leadership that will move the world away from war into solving its problems through dialogue and negotiation, to build friendship with people, which is not what we've had with this war on terror.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1995
Leadership should replace war with dialogue, building friendships instead of conflict.
In simple terms: Leadership via dialogue, not war.
Promote negotiation over aggression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- community building
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can dialogue be fostered in hostile settings?
- What barriers hinder peaceful negotiation?
Negotiation can be slow and complex.