'As a loving religious and caring nation the spiritual dimension of our resolve is to exercise restraint, goodwill, tolerance and understanding with all races in Fiji.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A caring nation should practice restraint, goodwill, tolerance, and understanding among all races.
- In plain terms
- Love and tolerance should guide inter‑racial relations.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate patience and empathy across racial lines.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can restraint be taught in schools?
- What role does spirituality play in tolerance?
Another view
Deep biases can challenge genuine tolerance.
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