Enemies Quote by Yitzhak Rabin
“Peace is not made with friends. Peace is made with enemies.”
About This Quote
True peace is forged through negotiation with adversaries, not merely through alliances with friends.
In simple terms: Make peace with enemies, not just friends.
Key Takeaway
Negotiation with opponents creates lasting peace.
Themes
peacebuilding
conflict resolution
diplomacy
politics
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- post‑war treaties
- labor disputes
- community mediation
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
reconciliation
mutual interest
Practical Applications
- establish dialogue channels
- identify shared goals
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes peace with an enemy sustainable?
- When can alliances with friends undermine peace efforts?
A Different Perspective
Peace with enemies may be fragile if underlying grievances remain unaddressed.
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![“[Israel will] create in the course of the next 10 or 20 years conditions which would attract natural and voluntary migration of the refugees from the Gaza Strip and the west Bank to Jordan. To achieve this we have to come to agreement with King Hussein and not with Yasser Arafat.” quote by Yitzhak Rabin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f7c/yitzhak-rabin-7015_achieve_israel-will-create-in-the-course-of-the_327065.jpg)
