Nelson Mandela Quotes

The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.

Our position is that we can sit down and talk to try to solve our problems through dialogue.

Even when the views are contradictory, talks are the only way forward and problems should be resolved through dialogue.

The only way to end war is communication between people.

Ask for peace first, and you will clearly see your next step.

I have always believed in dialogue and in nonviolence, and if you look at my background you will see that it has always been my policy to talk to everyone.

Better talk than fight, if nothing of sovereign value is anyway lost. Dialogue has achieved more than confrontation in many parts of the world.

The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.

I think we can work through a lot of these issues.

There is no conflict that can’t be solved.

There's always a way to talk.

The fact that talk may be boring or turgid or uninspiring should not cause us to forget the fact that it is preferable to war.

Talk brings opponents together.

There is never any military solution to any problem. Even when you have total victory you still have to go in and talk to people.

We want instant food … instant peace. We need patience, patience, patience

I mean, I'm a big believer in talking to people when you can and trying to solve problems when you can.

In all circumstances in the world - even the most difficult circumstances - we need to push for dialogue.

I feel like I've always been a great mediator.

It is my firm belief that the solution to all problems lies in dialogue. Earlier, it was believed that force indicates power. Now, power must come through the strength of ideas and the effective dialogue.

By mutual respect, understanding and with good will we can find acceptable solutions to any problems which exist or may arise between us.

The 20th century was the century of war and blood. The 21st century is the century of dialogue.

I've grown up a little bit. I understand the importance of the negotiation. It is a collective act.

To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.

In Turkey, we have lived almost everything that could be lived; war and torture... The war concept was consumed to its limits. But there is only one way we have not tried: negotiations, peace, and talking.

If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.