"I don't want to go down in history as a man who allowed blood to be shed"
- Eduard Shevardnadze
About this Quote
Eduard Shevardnadze's quote speaks to his desire to be kept in mind for his efforts to avoid violence and bloodshed. He was a Georgian politician who functioned as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 and as the President of Georgia from 1992 to 2003. He was a key figure in the tranquil dissolution of the Soviet Union and completion of the Cold War. He was also a strong advocate for peace and diplomacy in the Caucasus region. His quote shows his commitment to discovering serene options to disputes and his aversion to violence and bloodshed. He wanted to be remembered for his efforts to avoid violence and bloodshed, instead of for allowing it to occur. His quote is a tip of the importance of finding serene services to disputes and of the disastrous repercussions of war and violence.
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