Ideology of Peace
POSITIVE STATUS QUOISM
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POSITIVE STATUS QUOISM
PEACEFUL method in one respect, is another
name for status quoism. The status quoism of a
peace-loving person is not a form of inaction, it
is rather a positive plan of action, in the real
sense of the word. That is, the peace-love
accepts the status quo to remove himself from
the point of confrontation to other fields where
he may proceed with constructive action.
Instead of becoming embroiled in problems he
looks to the future aid directs his energies
towards the availing of opportunities. That is
why the status quoism of a peace-loving person
is indeed posit ive status quoism.
In this world of diverse interests, positive status
quoism is the optimal base for the conception and
implementation of constructive projects. Taking
up this position may call for special virtues such
as insightfulness as well as the capacity for the
most superior type of planning. Thus it brings
twofold benefit. Firstly, no disturbance of the
peace, and secondly and ultimately, the guarantee
