I hear that 90000 (in words: ninety thousand) earth-dwellers – LGBTQIA plus all those genders still to discover, and, believe it or not, even a few women and men) – from this and that continent and many an island swam and walked in a climate-neutral way to Dubai to act as world saviours. And that's exactly what they did for 14 days in air-conditioned rooms and on full board. Acting.
So let's enjoy a climate of peace on earth, now and forever.
* [For first time visitors]: Typo in the title? Nah. It's just that I would not let a tiny T spoil an avantgardistic alliteration.
“[...] The renewal of Ireland is scarcely thinkable outside the process of the development of a political and cultural Europe. [...] It (the EU; sj) is the greatest example of conflict resolution in the history of humanity. Nations who for centuries invaded each other, occupied each other’s territories, expelled each other’s peoples and massacred each other, came together freely to bury their old hatreds. [...] But the fact that these nations have preserved their identities is even more encouraging. It proves that institutions can be created to pursue common objectives without sacrificing Europe’s diversity of culture and traditions.
[...] The more people are given responsibility for their future, the more they show their ability to take such responsibility. The more people believe that their political institutions belong to them, the more effective those institutions will be.
[...] Working for a new Ireland in a new Europe [...] It is time to look honestly at the virtues and defects of our society and find new answers capable of preparing us for the challenges which lie ahead. It is time to paint a realistic portrait of society and to abandon the consolation of outmoded imaginary mental pictures. We need the courage to imagine new perspectives which will help us to formulate answers to the questions of social diversity, possible political institutions and the eventual resolution of our conflict. ”
John Hume in Everything is Political in a divided Society. Above excerpts were taken from “Arguing at the Crossroads – Essays on a changing Ireland”, 1997, pp 105/106.
"It is clear that it is not man who has created the universe - whether
you believe in God or in gods or deny any divine presence - man cannot
alter the laws that govern the universe without damaging it."
I rolled over again
freezing and the snow came in the window on top of my blankets.
Tiocfaidh ár lá' (Our day will come), I said to myself, Tiocfaidh ár lá.
[Final diary entry]
Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of
birth and 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.
Shout, shout, up with your song! Cry with the wind, for the dawn is breaking; March, march, swing you along, Wide blows our banner, and hope is waking. Song with its story, dreams with their glory Lo! they call, and glad is their word! Loud and louder it swells, Thunder of freedom, the voice of the Lord!
Long, long—we in the past Cowered in dread from the light of heaven, Strong, strong—stand we at last, Fearless in faith and with sight new given. Strength with its beauty, Life with its duty, (Hear the voice, oh hear and obey!) These, these—beckon us on! Open your eyes to the blaze of day.
Comrades—ye who have dared First in the battle to strive and sorrow! Scorned, spurned—naught have ye cared, Raising your eyes to a wider morrow, Ways that are weary, days that are dreary, Toil and pain by faith ye have borne; Hail, hail—victors ye stand, Wearing the wreath that the brave have worn!
Life, strife—those two are one, Naught can ye win but by faith and daring. On, on—that ye have done But for the work of today preparing. Firm in reliance, laugh a defiance, (Laugh in hope, for sure is the end) March, march—many as one, Shoulder to shoulder and friend to friend. The March of the Women
Moc Bezmocných* (1978) literally translated: The Power of the Powerless * The German publishers titled: Versuch, in der Wahrheit zu leben (Attempt to Live in Truth) 1980 / 1989 / 1990 * The English title: Living in Truth (1986)
There have always innocent children been born who became evil bastards. In
face of an expanding number of human beings it should therefore
not come as a surprise that nowadays there live more evil bastards on
this planet. They would be a minor problem, though. The problems are caused by those who follow them.
Be sure, ladies and gentlemen, any Ahmadinejad, Bush, Chavez, Putin, Obama, Rumsfeld, Merkel, Monti or Chinese politician does consider you being a mouse. Not. For them you do not exist. Same goes for Cheneys's Dick, Lady Cameron and any Saudi Arabian prince(ss) of incest.
In case you are reading this in 100(1) year's time: Choose the name of your favourite politician. The peace of the night.
The hereinafter named Georg Büchner, a medical student from Darmstadt, has absented himself from the Judicial Enquiry into his alleged participation in treasonable activities by leaving the Fatherland.
The authorities, both at home and abroad, are hereby requested to arrest this man on sight and to deliver him safely to the office below.
Darmstadt 13 June 1835.
High Court Judge of the Archduchy of Hesse, appointed Judge of the Upper Hesse Court of Enquiry.
Description:
Age: 21
Height: 6 shoes 9 thumbs (new Hessian measure)
Hair: Fair
Forehead: Prominent and rounded
Eyebrows:Fair
Eyes: Grey
Nose: Large
Mouth: Small
Beard: Fair
Chin: Rounded
Face: Oval
Colouring: Fresh
Figure: Powerful, slender
Special Peculiarities: Shortsighted
Georg Büchner (October 17th, 1813 – February 19 th, 1837)
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