Communicate Quote by Scilla Elworthy
“More and more individuals worldwide are realizing that war does not solve conflict, nor resolve long-standing cycles of violence. As more of those who have this understanding communicate it to policy-makers and more particularly, start implementing it in their own lives and localities, change will start to happen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Peace Advocacy Talk, 2018
War fails to resolve underlying disputes; sharing this insight with leaders and applying it locally can foster lasting peace.
In simple terms: War doesn’t solve conflict.
Key Takeaway
Promote dialogue and local peace initiatives.
Themes
peace
conflict resolution
activism
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- policy advocacy
- education programs
Key Concepts
political science
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence policy on peace?
- What local actions can reduce violence?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched views on security is difficult.
![“We are meeting here to put an end to this cycle [of violence], to put things back in order and to put the wheel of peace on the right track. The task is very great, but our hopes are greater.” quote by Hosni Mubarak](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee8/hosni-mubarak-23098_cycle-of-violence_we-are-meeting-here-to-put-an-end-to-thi_1722409.jpg)
