On the one hand, we must recognise, realistically, that our inter-connected world could bring about an increasing sense of suspicion, fear, and perhaps even vertigo as we look into the future. Diverse peoples, sadly, can sometimes interpret their differences as threats rather than as opportunities, defining their own identity by those they are against, rather than what they are for.
On the other hand, closer interactions in our world will also produce wonderful new opportunities for creative cooperation, for healthy inter-dependence, for new discovery and inspiring growth. When that happens, the opportunity to engage with people who are different from us need not be seen as a burden, but rather, as a blessing.
–Address by His Highness the Aga Khan to the Parliament of Portugal Lisbon, Portugal (10 July 2018)
Via
- AKDN’s Speeches & Interviews – http://www.akdn.org/press-centre/speeches
- The Ismaili’s Speeches & Interviews – https://the.ismaili/speeches
Source:
- http://www.akdn.org/speech/his-highness-aga-khan/graduation-ceremony-school-international-and-public-affairs-usa
- https://the.ismaili/address-his-highness-aga-khan-parliament-portugal
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