"In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace."

Peace, Conflict, Connection, Democracy

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"In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace."

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"I hope some day we will learn to use the power of love, not the power of gun and world will see the universal peace."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

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"And the night shall be filled with music, And the cares, that infest the day, Shall fold their tents like the Arabs, and silently steal away."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American Poet

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"Seek peace."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"The great mountains of wars and conflicts in the world can only be removed by picking up tiny stones of hatred and anger bit by bit. We must all be involved!"

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"To live in infinite bliss, practice mindfulness and live in the moment."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

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"In quietness we find inner peace."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains."

William Shakespeare, English Dramatist

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"We are the people who believe in Vasudeva Kutumbakam...we want the world to move ahead with peace and prosperity."

Narendra Modi, Indian Leader

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"The job of the United Nations is to grow more flowers, more smiles and more beauty on the earth. Once effect is created, cause will follow."

Amit Ray, Indian Author

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Explore more quotes by Wangari Maathai

"It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa."

Creativity

"There's a general culture in this country to cut all the trees. It makes me so angry because everyone is cutting and no one is planting."

Nation

"It's a matter of life and death for this country. The Kenyan forests are facing extinction and it is a man-made problem."

Death

"We are very fond of blaming the poor for destroying the environment. But often it is the powerful, including governments, that are responsible."

Environment

"We need to promote development that does not destroy our environment."

Development

"Some say that AIDS came from the monkeys, and I doubt that because we have been living with monkeys from time immemorial, others say it was a curse from God, but I say it cannot be that."

Time

"African women in general need to know that it's OK for them to be the way they are - to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence."

Strength

"It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees."

Difference

"I am working to make sure we don't only protect the environment, we also improve governance."

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"Women are responsible for their children, they cannot sit back, waste time and see them starve."

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