'Disharmony and conflict are always to everyone's loss and anguish. We stand again today to forge ahead toward a stronger nation.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conflict hurts everyone, so we must move forward together to build a stronger country.
- In plain terms
- Fighting makes everyone sad, so let us work together to make the nation strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict harms all; unity builds strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we stop conflict before it hurts everyone?
- What makes a nation truly strong?
Another view
Ignoring conflict to prioritize unity can sometimes suppress valid grievances.
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