ThoughtForTheDay

Grover Cleveland stated that public officers exist to serve and act on behalf of the citizens. They are essentially the people's employees.

Unemployment is rarely considered desirable except by those who have not experienced it. — John Kenneth Galbraith ...

Floods are natural events, yet the resulting damage stems from human actions. While floods are unavoidable, our choices regarding development, infrastructure, and preparedness significantly impact flood losses.

Uncalled-for aggression arouses the hatred of the civilian population. — Jean-Paul Sartre ...

Churchill's statement highlights the brutal reality of war: survival is paramount. Victory is determined not by moral correctness, but by the ability to endure and outlast the enemy, leaving one's forces standing.

Revolutions originate not from the populace, but from governmental failings. When a government's actions create widespread discontent, it becomes the catalyst for societal upheaval.

There is no true peace without fairness, truth, justice and solidarity. — Pope John Paul II ...

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Burke believed a society riddled with corruption is incompatible with freedom. He argued that widespread moral decay undermines the foundations necessary for liberty to endure.

Elie Wiesel believed that suffering, regardless of location, is a universal human concern. It should unite all people in empathy and action.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. — Henry Ford ...

Boutros Boutros-Ghali predicted water will surpass oil in importance during the 21st century. This suggests increasing scarcity and competition for water resources will become a defining issue.

Equality may not exist in reality. However, Ambedkar believed it should be the guiding rule, even if it's an ideal.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that humanity is on a highway to 'climate hell.' He emphasizes the urgent need for an 'exit ramp' to avert environmental disaster.

In Sri Lanka, societal trust favors compelling narratives over verifiable information. The quote highlights the power of a skillfully delivered falsehood, surpassing the impact of truth.

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. — Marcus Tullius Cicero ...

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding. — Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Chanakya's principle establishes that in politics, neighboring states are inherently rivals. Consequently, alliances form with those states that oppose your enemies, even if those allies aren't initially friendly.

Bill Gates believes nuclear energy is the perfect solution for tackling climate change. He sees it as a valuable tool in the fight against global warming.

A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity. — The Dalai Lama ...

Profit comes from recognizing opportunities others miss and anticipating future events, not by following conventional wisdom. Successful investors identify undervalued situations and bet against the general consensus.

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Sun Tzu advises strategic deception in conflict. Conceal your true power. Appear vulnerable when you're powerful to lure the opponent, and project strength when you are truly weak to deter attack.

Gandhi believed intolerance reveals a lack of belief in the strength and validity of one's own principles or aims. Those secure in their cause do not need to resort to intolerance.