Safe Harbour On Both Sides

THE SECRET OF PROGRESS T he rose plant is a sign of nature. At the same time, it serves as a powerful symbol that teaches us how to live in this world. You know that a rose plant has both flowers and thorns. Every wise person picks the flowers and avoids the thorns. In the same way, life offers both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. Wisdom lies in embracing the pleasant and overlooking the unpleasant. On 15 August 1992, the Prime Minister said in his address that we need a kind of moratorium—a mutual agreement to temporarily set aside our differences and work together based on common ground. Given the current climate, such a moratorium is deeply necessary for the progress of our country. But in reality, this idea is not just for a few years—it reflects a complete way of life. Whether it is an individual or a nation, true progress is only possible when we adopt