Yesterday we celebrated Liberation Day. Our liberation in the Netherlands was in 1945. My Mom (who had by then gone through two world wars) said that she hoped we would finally get peace. Her wish has not yet been fulfilled.

What is it about power? It is not eternal. In the end everybody will die. Totally without possessions. There is not a shred that anyone can take with him. Not even his own body.

What remains behind is the love and joy that we brought to other people. That’s a wonderful legacy, so much better than leaving behind destroyed lives and property. All you leaders who are fomenting wars, are you listening?