The domination of western values, belief... | Silvia Cartwright

Life

The domination of western values, beliefs and way of life has angered many from the east and in developing countries.

- Silvia Cartwright

Quote of the Day

It is as hard and severe a thing to be a true politician as to be truly moral.

- Francis Bacon

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Friends History

There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of its history, there emerge vivid colours of human character and courage. Those who risked their lives to help their friends.

- Silvia Cartwright

Energy

We often plough so much energy into the big picture, we forget the pixels.

- Silvia Cartwright

Rights World

The rights of the individual are greatly prized in the developed world, but in many other regions they are considered a luxury reserved for the impossibly wealthy.

- Silvia Cartwright

Suffering World

We in the west are seen as godless, as greedy and as uncaring about the suffering of those in the developing world.

- Silvia Cartwright

Population World

We can survive as a population only if we conserve, develop sustainably, and protect the world's resources.

- Silvia Cartwright

Life

If we are genuinely committed to promoting a culture of peace, as individuals we must look to our values and ensure that we all exhibit a peace loving life to our nation's children.

- Silvia Cartwright

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