Hope Transforms Pessimism Into Optimism. Hope Is

The Heart Is What Is Important." There Is Nothing More Vulnerable, Nothing More Corruptible Than The Human Mind; Nor Is There Anything As Powerful, Steadfast And Ennobling.

Culture Is An Elevated Expression Of The Inner Voice Which The Different Peoples Of The Earth Have Heard In The Depths Of Their Being, A Voice Which Conveys The Vibrant Compassion And Wisdom Of The Cosmic Life. For Different Cultures To Engage In Interaction Is To Catalyze Each Other's Souls And Foster Mutual Understanding.

A Moment’s Encounter Can Decide The Direction Of One’s Entire Life

Humanity Has Experienced Many Revolutionary Changes Over The Course Of History: Revolutions In Agriculture, In Science, Industrial Production, As Well As Numerous Political Revolutions. But These Have All Been Limited To The External Aspects Of Our Individual And Collective Lives.

So Long As Human History Continues, We Will Face The Perennial Challenge Of Realizing, Maintaining And Strengthening Peace Through Dialogue, Of Making Dialogue The Sure And Certain Path To Peace. We Must Uphold And Proclaim This Conviction Without Cease, Whatever Coldly Knowing Smiles Or Cynical Critiques May Greet Us.