--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I believe it is quite possible for us to…" description: "\"I believe it is quite possible for us to obtain an outer peace at the present time. Historically speaking, when human beings are faced with the choice ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aea/peace-pilgrim-1191_believe_i-believe-it-is-quite-possible-for-us-to_1995402.png" --- # I believe it is quite possible for us to obtain an outer… ![“I believe it is quite possible for us to obtain an outer peace at the present time. Historically speaking, when human beings are faced with the choice between destruction and change, they are apt to choose change, and it's about the only thing that will make them choose change. So we have the…” quote by Peace Pilgrim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aea/peace-pilgrim-1191_believe_i-believe-it-is-quite-possible-for-us-to_1995402.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aea/peace-pilgrim-1191_believe_i-believe-it-is-quite-possible-for-us-to_1995402.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aea/peace-pilgrim-1191_believe_i-believe-it-is-quite-possible-for-us-to_1995402.png) > “I believe it is quite possible for us to obtain an outer peace at the present time. Historically speaking, when human beings are faced with the choice between destruction and change, they are apt to choose change, and it's about the only thing that will make them choose change. So we have the possibility at the present time to take a different direction in the world - the possibility exists!” [Peace Pilgrim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peace-pilgrim/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humanity can choose peace now if it embraces change rather than destruction. **In simple terms:** Choosing change can lead to peace. Key Takeaway Embrace change to foster peace. Themes peace change human nature choice Mood hopeful determined Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - political negotiations - community building - personal transformation - education reform Key Concepts philosophy psychology conflict resolution Questions to Reflect On - What change can you champion for peace? - How do you overcome fear of change? 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