Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace – respect for diversity.
“In keeping silent about evil, in burying it so deep within us that no sign of it appears on the surface, we are implanting it, and it will rise up a thousand fold in the future.”
“The world has never lacked for horrifying examples; but I do not believe that these examples are meant to be used as justification for our own crimes.”
During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.