Walid Jumblatt Quotes

That differences of race, color, and creed are natural, and that diverse groups, institutions, and ideas are stimulating factors in the development of man; That to promote harmony in diversity is a responsible task of religion and statesmanship; That since no individual can express the whole truth, it is essential to treat with understanding and good will those whose views differ from our own; That by the testimony of history intolerance is the door to violence, brutality and dictatorship; and That the realization of human interdependence and solidarity is the best guard of civilization.

I'm about love and unity, always.

We must stifle the voice of hatred and faction.

Above all there is our fixed joint determination to build a strong and united Fiji, rich in diversity and pampered with tolerance, goodwill and understanding.

We cannot make the world safe for democracy unless we also make the world safe for diversity.

We need not think alike to love alike.

If we can reach unity between all the components of the people, the canals of terrorism will dry up.

We must bring unity of spirit and purpose and condemn hatred and division wherever we see it.

I have respect for everybody.

In an era in which war and terrorism - at home and abroad - are often based on racial, religious and ethnic differences, rediscovering the wisdom of love and compassion may help us increase our survival at a time when an increasingly divided country and world so badly need it.

I pray with my whole soul that the divide-and-conquerers among us will not triumph over us. We need each other in this world so desperately.

Hatred will always give birth to more and more hate, and love has the power to demolish the borders between us.

'Laramie' is a way in to replacing any hate in your heart with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

To be a unifying person, I think first you must have acceptance.

Acceptance is the only thing you should teach. Be it Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Dalit, you must inculcate acceptance, not tolerance.

India stands for unity and love, which we all should have for one another.

I'm all about peace. I'm all about unity. I'm all about love.

The loudest voices both in the U.S. and abroad often are those that preach hatred and exclusion. But hatred and exclusion will not bring employment.

We [people] need to stop lumping folks together and start living together. Otherwise, we're going to kill each other off because you don't believe what I believe. That's crazy.

We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.

People, I just want to say, can we all get along? Can we get along?

'Diversity' is a wonderfully seductive word. It stresses differences rather than commonalities. Diverse people worldwide are mostly engaged in hating each other - that is, when they are not killing each other. A 'diverse,' peaceful or stable society is against most historical precedent.

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.

No human trait deserves less tolerance in everyday life, and gets less, than intolerance.

Only in South Africa could you have a change in government without civil war. If there wasn't the depth of love and caring among our people, this would not have happened.