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Conor Cruise O'Brien, an Irish politician, writer, and academic, was known for his intellect, eloquence, and contributions to Irish and international politics. His work focused on peace-building, human rights, and the politics of Northern Ireland. O'Brien's ability to engage with complex political issues with clarity and insight makes him an influential figure in the history of Irish diplomacy. His legacy continues to inspire those who seek to use knowledge, dialogue, and diplomacy to resolve conflict and promote global peace.
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"The main thing that endears the United Nations to member governments, and so enables it to survive, is its proven capacity to fail, and to be seen to fail."

Nation, Nations, United
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"Human nature doesn't include all human beings. There are human beings who are indifferent to politics, religion, virtually anything."

Nature, Politics, Religion, Humannature
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"You can safely appeal to the United Nations in the comfortable certainty that it will let you down."

Certainty, Nations, United, Will
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"Nothing does more to activate Christian divisions than talk about Christian unity."

Christian, Nothing, Talk, Unity
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"Man watches his history on the screen with apathy and an occasional passing flicker of horror or indignation."

History, Apathy, Horror, Man
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