8 Laisenia Qarase Quotes on Peace

Laisenia Qarase quotes on peace

2. 'My government's aim for Fiji is not to return to where we once were but to journey forward together to a place we have not yet been, a Fiji of lasting peace and harmony, where nobody is left behind or goes without.'

18. 'We must learn to respect each other's views and to differ without anger or ill will.' (14 July 2005)

19. 'With a resounding yes I say we can reconcile and that it really is a matter of the heart.' (27 July 2005)

20. 'We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He (God) is listening.'

21. 'Two thousand and five is our Year of Forgiveness in Fiji. Again, we are seeking God's help in reconciliation and in making the country whole. Each of the great religions teaches forgiveness. That is a golden thread that links them.'

24. 'Christianity took Ratu Cakobau and the Fijians from the way of the club, to the way of peace. Our islands were transformed forever.'

40. 'Reconciliation between our communities, following all the hurt and distress of 2000, is a critical part of the reconstruction of the country.'

56. 'Let us respect each other and avoid causing unnecessary hurt to those with beliefs and faiths different from ours.' (Pacific Magazine)