In times like these, when the whole world is focused on one particular event, we hear the voices of wise ones, if we listen. They speak to us of our collective conscience. Their words are reminders to us all to listen to the voice of our conscience before adding our voice to the universal call on either side of the event that captivates our attention. These messengers, prophets of the world, have said it so well, that I will share their words rather than contribute my own to the impossible situation unfolding before everyone’s eyes:
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Dr. Martin Luther King
”It takes no special talent to see what’s ugly, numbing, depressing, and death-dealing in our world. But staying aware of what’s good, true, and beautiful requires us to open our eyes, minds, and hearts, and keep them open." Parker Palmer
“The future depends on what we do in the present.” Mahatma Gandhi
"“...morally speaking, there is no limit to the concern one must feel for the suffering of human beings, that indifference to evil is worse than evil itself, that in a free society, some are guilty, but all are responsible.” Rabbi Abraham Heschel
"“Let there be justice for all.Let there be peace for all.Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. President Nelson Mandela
"We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children." President Jimmy Carter
There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill.
It's exactly the same thing, or even worse.” Prime Minister Golda Meir (the one and only woman prime minister of Israel)
We condemn the killing of any civilian whether Palestinian or Israeli." Queen Rania (of Jordan)
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." Sung in 1973 by my graduating class just like these students in 2023.
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