A principle for living
Keep calm, patient, and impartial in the face of conflict; avoid rash reactions and favor steady, quiet diplomacy.
U Thant
109 upvotes · 45 borrows · about 7 hours ago
Keep calm, patient, and impartial in the face of conflict; avoid rash reactions and favor steady, quiet diplomacy.
Work for global cooperation on issues that transcend borders, including conflict, development, and human welfare.
85 upvotes · 20 borrowsUphold the principle that even adversaries deserve to be heard and treated with fairness.
78 upvotes · 25 borrowsRecognize that peace requires patience and persistence, not quick victories.
104 upvotes · 22 borrowsPrefer dialogue and understanding over hostility, propaganda, or rigid dogma.
80 upvotes · 23 borrowsMaintain personal integrity and honesty in public office.
52 upvotes · 36 borrowsTreat international problems as shared human responsibilities, not as opportunities for domination.
106 upvotes · 35 borrows