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Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courage of a leader comes, because when you sit down with your enemy, you as a leader must already have very considerable confidence from your own constituency.
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"Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courage of a leader comes, because when you sit down with your enemy, you as a leader must already have very considerable confidence from your own constituency."
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Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courage of a leader comes, because when you sit down with your enemy, you as a leader must already have very considerable confidence from your own constituency. — Desmond Tutu

About Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu was a Leader from South Africa (1931–2021).

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Who said "Peace comes when you talk to the guy you most hate. And that's where the courag…"?
This quote is attributed to Desmond Tutu, a Leader from South Africa.
When did Desmond Tutu live?
Desmond Tutu lived from 1931 – 2021.
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