Quote by Gustav Heinemann

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

The first thing I see is the obligation to serve peace.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of prioritizing the pursuit of peace. It implies that one's responsibility or duty should be to work towards establishing and maintaining peace in various aspects of life, whether on an individual, communal, or global level. It suggests that peace should be the guiding principle for decisions and actions, emphasizing its significance above other considerations. By recognizing the obligation to serve peace, this quote encourages individuals to actively contribute to fostering harmony and resolving conflicts in order to create a more peaceful world.

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By Gustav Heinemann

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