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"I believe that in the long run, separation between Israel and the Palestinians is the best solution for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

"I believe that in the long run, separation between Israel and the Palestinians is the best solution for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli Statesman

Conflict, Israel, Separation, Solution

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"If you don't want to use the army I should like to borrow it for a while. Yours respectfully."

"If you don't want to use the army I should like to borrow it for a while. Yours respectfully."

Abraham Lincoln, American Politician

Conflict, Army, War, Request, Respect

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"Jewish intellectuals contributed a great deal to insure that Europe became a continent of humanism, and it is with these humanist ideals that Europe must now intervene in the Middle East conflict."

"Jewish intellectuals contributed a great deal to insure that Europe became a continent of humanism, and it is with these humanist ideals that Europe must now intervene in the Middle East conflict."

Daniel Barenboim, Argentinian Musician

Conflict, Europe, Humanism, Ideals

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"None of the parties want this conflict to go on."

"None of the parties want this conflict to go on."

Yoweri Museveni, Ugandan President

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"What white woman, however lonely, was ever captive or insulted by me? Yet they say I am a bad Indian."

"What white woman, however lonely, was ever captive or insulted by me? Yet they say I am a bad Indian."

Sitting Bull, Lakotan Statesman

Conflict, Lonely, Woman

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"This nation is like a spring freshet; it overruns its banks and destroys all who are in its path."

"This nation is like a spring freshet; it overruns its banks and destroys all who are in its path."

Sitting Bull, Lakotan Statesman

Conflict, Banks, Nation, Spring

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"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral."

"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral."

Paulo Freire, Brazilian Educator

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"The most intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and their conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results."

"The most intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and their conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results."

Carl Jung, Swiss Psychologist

Conflict, Results, Security, Sense

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"Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation."

"Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation."

Philip Massinger, British Poet

Conflict, Credit, Malice

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"Let me have war, say I: it exceeds peace as far as day does night; it's spritely, waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mulled, deaf, sleepy, insensible; a getter of more bastard children than war's a destroyer of men."

"Let me have war, say I: it exceeds peace as far as day does night; it's spritely, waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mulled, deaf, sleepy, insensible; a getter of more bastard children than war's a destroyer of men."

William Shakespeare, English Dramatist

Conflict, War, Peace, Truth, Wisdom

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"All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence."

"All treaties between great states cease to be binding when they come in conflict with the struggle for existence."

Otto von Bismarck, German Leader

Conflict, Existence, States, Struggle

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"When the war of the giants is over the wars of the pygmies will begin."

"When the war of the giants is over the wars of the pygmies will begin."

Winston Churchill, English Statesman

Conflict, War, Giants, Will

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"In the latter half of the last century the impact of the expanding influence of Western culture and economic system brought about in China a severe conflict."

"In the latter half of the last century the impact of the expanding influence of Western culture and economic system brought about in China a severe conflict."

Chen Ning Yang, American Physicist

Conflict, Culture, Influence

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"Iraq is a manufactured conflict for the sake of geopolitical dominance in the area."

"Iraq is a manufactured conflict for the sake of geopolitical dominance in the area."

Janeane Garofalo, American Comedian

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"You say you don't mistrust me, yet you quote Chrysostom - Hell is paved with priests' skulls...."

"You say you don't mistrust me, yet you quote Chrysostom - Hell is paved with priests' skulls...."

John Geddes, Canadian Author

Conflict, Trust, Distrust, Quotes

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"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."

"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."

Charlotte Whitton, Canadian Politician

Conflict, Shadows, Sun

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"I never lose in any argument, because I always make sure that my opponent wins."

"I never lose in any argument, because I always make sure that my opponent wins."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Conflict, Win, Argument, Opponent, Peace

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"Man kills, the things he love the most, sometimes by the virtue of hatred, crime, anger and war and sometimes by dramatizing his activities. But he is not aware that his killings are his own self-image."

"Man kills, the things he love the most, sometimes by the virtue of hatred, crime, anger and war and sometimes by dramatizing his activities. But he is not aware that his killings are his own self-image."

Santosh Kalwar, Nepalese Poet

Conflict, Hate, Self-Image, Violence, Anger

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"Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression."

"Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression."

Margaret J. Wheatley, American Writer

Conflict, Aggression, Direction

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"There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self."

"There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self."

John Gay, English Poet

Conflict, Dependence, Self

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"Could be. I'm a pretty dangerous dude when I'm cornered."Yeah, said the voice from under the table, "you go to pieces so fast people get hit by the shrapnel."

"Could be. I'm a pretty dangerous dude when I'm cornered."Yeah, said the voice from under the table, "you go to pieces so fast people get hit by the shrapnel."

Douglas Adams, English Writer

Conflict, Danger, Personality, Defense

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"To use the enemy's weapon is to play the enemy's game...speak the truth and hear the truth."

"To use the enemy's weapon is to play the enemy's game...speak the truth and hear the truth."

Ursula K. Le Guin, American Writer

Conflict, Enemy, Truth, Power

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"A woman's voice answered, "Hello?"Walter cried back at her, "Hello, oh Lord, hello!""This is a recording," recited the woman's voice. "Miss Helen Arasumian is not home. Will you leave a message on the wire spool so she may call you when she returns? Hello? This is a recording. Miss Helen Arasumian is not home. Will you leave a message -"He hung up.He sat with his mouth twitching.On second thought he redialed that number."When Miss Helen Arasumian comes home," he said, "tell her to go to hell."

"A woman's voice answered, "Hello?"Walter cried back at her, "Hello, oh Lord, hello!""This is a recording," recited the woman's voice. "Miss Helen Arasumian is not home. Will you leave a message on the wire spool so she may call you when she returns? Hello? This is a recording. Miss Helen Arasumian is not home. Will you leave a message -"He hung up.He sat with his mouth twitching.On second thought he redialed that number."When Miss Helen Arasumian comes home," he said, "tell her to go to hell."

Ray Bradbury, American Writer

Conflict, Communication, Rejection, Anger, Hurt

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"When fear meets fear nothing good ever happens."

"When fear meets fear nothing good ever happens."

Charles F. Glassman, American Author

Conflict, Fear, Negativity, Consequence

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"When you get to 15 and most of your teachers are priests, there's bound to be a conflict."

"When you get to 15 and most of your teachers are priests, there's bound to be a conflict."

Ian Hart, English Actor

Conflict, Teachers

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"Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict."

"Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict."

William Ellery Channing, American Writer

Conflict, Difficulties, Spirit

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"Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?"

"Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?"

Allison Janney, American Actress

Conflict, Drama, Republican

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"Ethnic conflict is a line between religion and stupidity."

"Ethnic conflict is a line between religion and stupidity."

M.F. Moonzajer, Afghan Author

Conflict, Religion, Stupidity, Division

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"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

Thomas Paine, English Writer

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"Some ride the bullet to vent, while some shoot the bullet to revenge."

"Some ride the bullet to vent, while some shoot the bullet to revenge."

Anthony Liccione, American Author

Conflict, Revenge, Violence, Emotion, Pain

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"Don't condemn me to the prison of your bullshit."

"Don't condemn me to the prison of your bullshit."

Steve Maraboli, American Author

Conflict, Negativity, Prison, Bullshit, Freedom

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"The violence seems to be diminishing. They've stared into the abyss a bit. I think they've all concluded that further violence... is not in their interests."

"The violence seems to be diminishing. They've stared into the abyss a bit. I think they've all concluded that further violence... is not in their interests."

Stephen Hadley, American Politician

Conflict, Violence

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"As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century."

"As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century."

Li Peng, Chinese Public Servant

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"What we've proven is that you can protect the environment, use it wisely and grow the economy and that there is no conflict between the two."

"What we've proven is that you can protect the environment, use it wisely and grow the economy and that there is no conflict between the two."

Bruce Babbitt, American Politician

Conflict, Economy, Environment

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"Boy, you knock on the devil's door and he will head slam you through the wall."

"Boy, you knock on the devil's door and he will head slam you through the wall."

Sherrilyn Kenyon, American Author

Conflict, Courage, Defiance, Danger, Strength

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"Technically, I am unarmed. But no one should ever underestimate the harm that fingernails can do. Especially if the target is unprepared."

"Technically, I am unarmed. But no one should ever underestimate the harm that fingernails can do. Especially if the target is unprepared."

Suzanne Collins, American Novelist

Conflict, Danger, Power, Surprise, Attack

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"When the owner of the pig arrived he found a scrawny and bloodcovered white boychild standing on what was left of his property sawing at it with a knife and hauling on the skin and cursing. The dirty half flayed pig looked like something recovered from a shallow grave."

"When the owner of the pig arrived he found a scrawny and bloodcovered white boychild standing on what was left of his property sawing at it with a knife and hauling on the skin and cursing. The dirty half flayed pig looked like something recovered from a shallow grave."

Cormac McCarthy, American Writer

Conflict, Violence, Property, Loss

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"The conflicts we have with the outside world are often conflicts we have within ourselves."

"The conflicts we have with the outside world are often conflicts we have within ourselves."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

Conflict, Truth, Wisdom, Power

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"I do not understand this man," [Tempi] said. "Is he attempting to buy sex with me? Or does he wish to fight?"

"I do not understand this man," [Tempi] said. "Is he attempting to buy sex with me? Or does he wish to fight?"

Patrick Rothfuss, Australian Athlete

Conflict, Sexuality, Question, Truth

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"Not a moment had been lost by General Hooker in the pursuit of Lee."

"Not a moment had been lost by General Hooker in the pursuit of Lee."

Edward Everett, American Statesman

Conflict, Pursuit

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"When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly."

"When the line started to blur between the fans and the players, sometimes things can get ugly."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, American Athlete

Conflict, Fans, Ugly

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"The reason you don't succeed in life is because you are too lenient with your deadly enemies. Identify them and eradicate them completely, don't let any of their seed escape your vengeful sword. Don't negotiate with the enemy and never make deals with them. Only after you have wiped them out of the map will success smile at you."

"The reason you don't succeed in life is because you are too lenient with your deadly enemies. Identify them and eradicate them completely, don't let any of their seed escape your vengeful sword. Don't negotiate with the enemy and never make deals with them. Only after you have wiped them out of the map will success smile at you."

Bangambiki Habyarimana, Rwandan Author

Conflict, Success, Enemy, Life, Negotiation

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"Are you that afraid of being wrong? One would assume you'd be accustomed to it by now.He grunted. "Be careful, girl. You wouldn't want to accidentally insult a man."The last thing I'd want to do is accidentally insult you, Vathah, Shallan said. "To think that Icouldn't manage it on purpose if I wanted!"

"Are you that afraid of being wrong? One would assume you'd be accustomed to it by now.He grunted. "Be careful, girl. You wouldn't want to accidentally insult a man."The last thing I'd want to do is accidentally insult you, Vathah, Shallan said. "To think that Icouldn't manage it on purpose if I wanted!"

Brandon Sanderson, American Author

Conflict, Fear, Insult, Social

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"I study the chessboard and concede defeat."You can gain yourself in five moves" says the Colonel. "Worth fighting to the end. In five moves your opponent can err. No war is won or lost until the final battle is over."

"I study the chessboard and concede defeat."You can gain yourself in five moves" says the Colonel. "Worth fighting to the end. In five moves your opponent can err. No war is won or lost until the final battle is over."

Haruki Murakami, Japanese Writer

Conflict, Chess, Defeat, Strategy, War

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"We're not going to baby sit a civil war."

"We're not going to baby sit a civil war."

Barack Obama, American President

Conflict, War, Baby

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"An angry player can't argue with the back of an umpire who is walking away."

"An angry player can't argue with the back of an umpire who is walking away."

Bill Klem, American Athlete

Conflict, Umpire, Walking

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"Senator Kerry voted to undermine the troops in the field, and that is not only inexcusable, it is reprehensible."

"Senator Kerry voted to undermine the troops in the field, and that is not only inexcusable, it is reprehensible."

John Ensign, American Politician

Conflict, Troops

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"The irrepressible conflict propounded by abolitionism has produced now its legitimate fruits - disunion."

"The irrepressible conflict propounded by abolitionism has produced now its legitimate fruits - disunion."

John H. Reagan, American Politician

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"In the remaining months, we should focus on achieving more robust international involvement in training of Iraqi soldiers, police officers, judges, teachers, and doctors - all key elements needed to end the sectarian and civil conflict and build Iraq's future."

"In the remaining months, we should focus on achieving more robust international involvement in training of Iraqi soldiers, police officers, judges, teachers, and doctors - all key elements needed to end the sectarian and civil conflict and build Iraq's future."

John Olver, American Politician

Conflict, Doctors, End, Focus

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"When France resolved, along with England, to lend assistance in the legitimate defense of Poland, the realization burst on us that a conflict of awesome proportions was inevitable."

"When France resolved, along with England, to lend assistance in the legitimate defense of Poland, the realization burst on us that a conflict of awesome proportions was inevitable."

Rene Cassin, French Judge

Conflict, Defense, EnglFrance

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