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Benito Juárez
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“Entre los Individuos, como entre Las Naciones, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) first seen 1847 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement of Juárez inscribed as a Motto on the State Flag of Oaxaca, of which he was Governor from 1847 to 1853. Variant translations: Among individuals as among nations, when there is respect, there is peace. Respect …
“The government of the republic will fulfill its duty to defend its independence, to repel foreign aggression, and accept the struggle to which it has been provoked, counting on the unanimous spirit of the Mexicans and on the fact that sooner or later the cause of rights and justice will triumph.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) first seen 1862 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Proclamation to the Mexican people, shortly before the Battle of Puebla of 5 May 1862 (which is commemorated by the "Cinco de Mayo" celebrations).
“Democracy is the destiny of humanity; freedom its indestructible arm.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted by US President John F. Kennedy in a speech. (29 June 1962)
“Adversity, Citizen Deputies, discourages none but contemptible peoples; ours has been ennobled by great feats and we are far from being shorn of the immense obstacles, material and moral, which the country will oppose…”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Juarez and his Mexico : A Biographical History (1968) by Ralph Roeder, Vol. 2, p. 511
“There is no help but in defense but I can assure you... the Imperial Government will not succeed in subduing the Mexicans, and its armies will not have a single day of peace... we must stop them, not only for our country but for the respect of the sovereignty of the nations.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Hispanic Network Magazine: Vol. 17-18 (2005)
“Mexicans: let us now pledge all our efforts to obtain and consolidate the benefits of peace. Under its auspices, the protection of the laws and of the authorities will be sufficient for all the inhabitants of the Republic. May the people and the government respect the rights of all. Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Global History, Volume Two : The Industrial Revolution to the Age of Globalization (2008) by Jerry Weiner, Mark Willner, George A. Hero and Bonnie-Anne Briggs, p. 175
“There is one thing beyond the reach of perversity. The inevitable failure of history, she will judge us”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) first seen 1864 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From the letter to Maximiliano de Habsburgo in 1864
“In use of the broad powers with which I have been invested, I have found it proper to declare that 1. Priests of any cult who, abusing their ministry, excite hate or disrespect for our laws, our government, or its rights, will be punished by three years’ imprisonment or deportation. 2. Because of the present crisis all cathedral chapters are suppressed, except for that of Guadalajara because of its patriotic behavior. 3. Priests of all cults are forbidden from wearing their vestments or any other distinguishing garment outside of the churches… All violators will be punished with fines of ten to one hundred pesos or imprisonment from fifteen to sixty days.”
Benito Juárez (1806–1872) first seen 1862 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Proclamation in response to church officials openly encouraging support for French forces. (30 August 1862)