Ocupation: Monk
Life: b. October 11, 1926
Birthday: October 11
When we come to the table, we shouldn't negotiate right away. We should spend time walking together, eating together, making acquaintance, telling each other about our own suffering, without blame or condemnation. It takes maybe one, two, three weeks to do that. And if communication and understanding are possible, negotiation will be easier. So if I am to organize a peace negotiation, I will organize it in that way.
source: Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com.
topic: Communication, Two, Eating Together, Walking Together