We should recognize their invaluable role and contribution as mediators, educators, peacemakers, peacebuilders and advocates for peace.

The fact remains that these two series are infinitely more conventional and stereotyped than the Bruegel's they are wooden allegories of a kind which a self made man, seeking to ape the style of some enlightened prince, might well choose to put on his walls.

Though some scholars and thinkers are fit to be leaders of the people, a favorable environment is needed to coax them out of their ivory towers. To this end, an open minded, culturally literate, and ideas oriented head of state could play a pivotal role.