Able Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun

“We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side.” quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun — Download Open image

“We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side.”

Tahar Ben Jelloun

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