"The concept of peaceful coexistence has been criticized……" — U Thant
"The concept of peaceful coexistence has been criticized by many who do not see the need to make the world safe for diversity. I wonder if they have ever paused to ask themselves the question: What is the alternative to coexistence?"
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16 Quotes by U Thant
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As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance
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The world will not Change and find peace if there is not a new education.
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To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious…
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As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance. I was brought up not only to…
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I am afraid if the present trend in Vietnam continues that direct confrontation, first of all between Washington and Peking,…
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Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect…
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