"The economic and political roots of the conflicts are too strong for us to pretend to create a lasting state of harmonious understanding between men"
- Alva Myrdal
About this Quote
In this quote, Alva Myrdal is highlighting the deep-seated problems that underlie economic and political conflicts. She suggests that these issues are so deeply ingrained that it is impossible for us to merely create a peaceful and harmonious understanding between people. Myrdal is acknowledging the intricacy of these disputes and the truth that they can not be easily dealt with through shallow procedures. Rather, she is emphasizing the requirement for a deeper understanding and resolving of the source in order to truly accomplish long lasting peace and understanding in between people. This quote acts as a tip that true resolution of conflicts needs a comprehensive evaluation and resolving of the underlying concerns.
This quote is written / told by Alva Myrdal between January 31, 1902 and February 1, 1986. She was a famous Diplomat from Sweden.
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