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Peace is non-violence, and lasting peace cannot be achieved without non-violence.
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The quote defines peace as more than a temporary end to fighting. It says peace depends on non-violence, and that only a non-violent approach can make peace last. In ordinary terms, lasting peace requires rejecting violence rather than using it as the way to settle conflict.
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- Niwano Peace Foundation
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- Official Statement
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