Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.

The river is something that can transcend political boundaries.

It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honour nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

Without critical work, political awareness is likely to remain superficial and rhetorical.

It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.