'To create a Fiji where people of different ethnicities, religions and cultures can live and work together for the good of all, can differ without rancour, govern without violence and accept responsibility as reasonable people intent on serving the best interest of all'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A harmonious Fiji where diverse groups coexist peacefully, work together, and take responsibility for the common good.
- In plain terms
- People of different backgrounds should live and work together peacefully.
- What can you take from it?
- Promote inclusive cooperation and shared responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can diverse groups build trust?
- What structures support shared responsibility?
Another view
Achieving true harmony may be challenged by deep-rooted biases.
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