contention

The prevalence of a spirit of contention amongst a people is a certain sign of deadness with respect to the things of religion. When men's spirits are hot with contention, they are cold to religion. - Jonathan Edwards “The Book of Mormon does not supplant the Bible. It expands, extends, clarifies, and amplifies our knowledge of the Savior. Surely, this second witness should be cause for great rejoicing by all Christians.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Unity in diversity - international

“The concept of a global community of shared future reflects the common interests of all civilizations – peace, development, unity, coexistence, and win-win cooperation. 

A Russian proverb holds, 'Together we can weather the storm.'
"The Swiss-German writer Hermann Hesse proposed, 'Serve not war and destruction, but peace and reconciliation.' 

A German proverb reads, 'An individual’s effort is addition; a team’s effort is multiplication.' 

An African proverb states, 'One single pillar is not sufficient to build a house.' 

An Arabian proverb asserts, 'If you want to walk fast, walk alone; if you want to walk far, walk together.'
"Mexican poet Alfonso Reyes wrote, 'The only way to be profitably national is to be generously universal.' 

An Indonesian proverb says, 'Sugarcane and lemongrass grow in dense clumps.' 

A Mongolian proverb concludes, 'Neighbors are connected at heart and share a common destiny.' 

All the above narratives manifest the profound cultural and intellectual essence of the world.”

https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/zxxx_662805/202309/t20230926_11150122.html

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