"The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance." ― Nathaniel Branden Topic(s): Peace More From Nathaniel Branden "There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity." "Productive achievement is a consequence and an expression of health and self-esteem, not its cause." "Live with integrity, respect the rights of other people, and follow your own bliss." More In Peace "The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development."― Francois Hollande "I created the Women’s Federation for World Peace in order to restore all that woman originally lost. You American women don’t need a man in the position of grandfather, parents, husband, elder or younger brother. You only need the true Adam."― Sun Myung Moon "I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we’re really talking about peace."― George W. Bush