“Peace is only possible when one of the warring sides takes the first step, the hazardous initiative, the risk of opening up dialogue, and decides to make the gesture that will lead not only to an armistice but to peace.”

— Jacques Derrida

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French philosopher (1930-2004) 1930–2004

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