Break Quote by William Glasser
“Since there will be no one left to talk peace after the next war, it makes good sense to break with tradition and hold the peace conference first.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Conflict Resolution, 1990s
Advocates preemptive peace talks before war to prevent loss of dialogue and foster lasting peace.
In simple terms: Talk peace before war to keep communication alive.
Key Takeaway
Start peace talks early.
Themes
peace
conflict
prevention
Mood
hopeful
strategic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- community mediation
- policy planning
Key Concepts
dialogue
strategic diplomacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can ensure trust before talks?
- How to handle parties refusing early talks?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic if parties distrust each other.
