Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.'

Entre los Individuos, como entre Las Naciones, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz.

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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 others means peace.

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Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.'

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