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Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.'
Benito Juárez
— Benito Juárez
President of Mexico
Statement of Juárez inscribed as a Motto on the State Flag of Oaxaca, of which he was Governor from 1847 to 1853. Variant translations: Among individuals as among nations, when there is respect, there is peace. Respect for the rights of oth

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Statement of Juárez inscribed as a Motto on the State Flag of Oaxaca, of which he was Governor from 1847 to 1853. Variant translations: Among individuals as among nations, when there is respect, there is peace. Respect for the rights of oth
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