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“We formed WOZA as a movement to show a peaceful way women of all colours and class could restore dignity for the people of Zimbabwe.”
Jenni Williams (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When the world you live in really gets you down, when you feel a pain inside you starting to pound, and the girl you love, she doesn't want to know, let an old friend, as a godsend, lead you to where peaceful waters flow”
Gilbert O'Sullivan (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have the duty to fight for tolerance for those who are different and with whom we have differences and disagreements. We do not need tolerance for those with whom we agree. Tolerance is the foundation of peaceful coexistence, understanding that we are all different in this world.”
José Mujica (1935–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Botswana is the most peaceful country on the African continent”
Tebelelo Seretse first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbfUnGoutco Academy for Cutlural Diplomacy, "Emerging Africa: The Case of Botswana's Democracy", A Lecture by H.E. Amb. Tebelelo Mazile Seretse, Ambassador of Botswana to the United State…
“Thailand has been a peaceful nation for a long time; this is because of the existence of national solidarity and because members of society have performed their duty in a complementary manner with each other for the interest of the whole nation.”
Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927–2016) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The king’s birthday speech" in New Mandala (5 December 2013)
“If there is no peaceful, stable international environment, there will be no development to talk of.”
Wang Qishan (born 1948) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: World cannot shut China out, vice president says, in jab at U.S." in Reuters (7 July 2019)
“Regardless of the difficulties or frustrations you meet, you should think about your initial intention, and then you feel peaceful. For me, I enjoy the game and so I’m doing what I like.”
Peng Shuai (born 1986) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Peng Shuai: Eyes Ahead" in China Today (7 November 2014)
“China has always followed the path of peaceful development, pursued a mutually beneficial and win-win opening strategy, strengthened friendly exchanges with other countries, and actively fulfilled its international responsibilities and obligations.”
Liu Yandong (born 1945) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 刘延东出席第五届世界和平论坛开幕式并致辞" (16 July 2017)
“I want you all to know that education is very important for the growth and development of our nation... When you are educated, you contribute to building a more peaceful and prosperous country.”
Patience Jonathan (born 1957) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Patience speaking at her alma mater "Pulse.ng" 2021 August 09.
“Only by resolutely cracking down on "Taiwan independence" secessionists and their related activities can the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations be secured.”
Zhu Fenglian (born 1977) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mainland to keep measures punishing 'Taiwan independence' secessionists" (26 November 2020)
“Women are very peaceful, tolerant, incorruptible and patriotic.”
Aishatu Madawaki (born 1951) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From an international women's day rally (March 8 2017)
“One more day and he'll be dreamin'. Let the night time roll away. He'll do great things tomorrow (so much to do today). Another mountain he'll be climbin' to a valley down below. There's sunshine all around him where the peaceful waters flow.”
John Miles (1949–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our sacred duty is to overcome the shadows of the past, make new tragedies possible. Any encroachments on the peaceful future of Ukraine will meet with instant and resolute response...”
Viktor Yanukovych (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I understand that you have many "advisors", but you (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) are the person who must stop the bloodshed at all cost and get to a peaceful agreement.”
Viktor Yanukovych (born 1950) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 8 March 2022
“An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena.”
Mutale Nalumango (born 1955) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mutale Nalumango (2021) cited in: "SPEECH BY HER HONOUR THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MRS. W. K. MUTALE NALUMANGO, MP DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 42ND COMESA COUNCIL OF MINISTERS MEETING" in Comesa…
“My life is forever connected with aviation. I cannot live without the sky. I continue to improve my flying skills on modern domestic aircraft, I dream that, perhaps, I will have to lift a peaceful aircraft into space.”
Ivan Kozhedub (1920–1991) first seen 1969 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in his memoirs in 1969, ""Без боя не уйду". Как летчик-ас Кожедуб сбивал вражеские самолеты
“As a nation, we have moved forward substantially in the past 40 years (since the 1982 Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina) and it is right that we celebrate how, in exercising our liberty, we have built a prosperous and peaceful country - one which has not simply survived, but thrived.”
Phyl Rendell (born 1901) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Phyl Rendell (2021) cited in "Falklands War: Veterans to be honoured at National Memorial Arboretum event" on BBC News, 10 January 2022.
“Ecowas (the west African bloc), the African Union and the international community to work together for a peaceful and non-violent solution to the political crisis (2022 Burkinabé coup d'état) in Burkina Faso.”
Félix Tshisekedi (born 1963) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Félix Tshisekedi (2022) cited in "African Union chair Tshisekedi demands release of ousted Burkinabe leader" on The EastAfrican, 25 January 2022.
“As a sovereign nation, Somaliland's right to engage in peaceful and friendly foreign relations with all other nations is enshrined in international law.”
Essa Kayd first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Essa Kayd (2022) cited in "Somaliland aims to deepen ties: envoy tells Tsai" on Taipei Times, 10 February 2022.
“We have to communicate: we don't want to force, even though we have a right to establish a building, because what we want is a peaceful situation.”
Antonius Subianto Bunjamin (born 1968) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Indonesia Church leaders focus on dialogue, communication (2016)
“Usually the wives of presidents are exclusively engaged in peaceful affairs: education, human rights, equality, accessibility. And maybe you expected from me to speak on those topics. But how can I talk about them when an unprovoked, invasive terrorist war is being waged against my country. Russia is destroying our people.”
Olena Zelenska (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am the complete optimist. But I'm also a very quiet, internal processor—a guy who kind of takes things in. I think that is reflected in my music for sure, just because that is my personality. I'm not a lively person but I'm animated. I'm not boisterous but peaceful, and I don't think that there is really another way to live my life.”
Chad Lawson (born 1975) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Chad Lawson: Crossing Over And Back (June 18, 2015)
“The powerful attacks which are taking place on the South Vietnam battlefields show that our people have the required determination and strength to defeat the US aggressors, liberate the South, defend the North and advance toward the peaceful reunification of the country.”
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The virus of hate threatens our safety, our institutions, our democracy, our freedoms, and not least, our common humanity. Let us commit ourselves to working together for a more peaceful, just, and loving world.”
Gary Locke (born 1950) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Gary Locke keynotes anti-hate summit" in Northwest Asian Weekly (29 October 2021)
“Ukraine is a peaceful country, we were never aggressive to anyone. But, right now, the situation is about our future, the future of our children - and we have to defend that.”
Vitali Klitschko (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Therefore, now that we have won power, our duty is to consolidate the dictatorship of the proletariat with all the available forces, to perfect the instruments of revolutionary violence, to improve vigilance, and to always be prepared to rebuff enemy attempts to sow trouble and start a counter-offensive. Only in this way can we ensure the further peaceful development of the revolution.”
Kaysone Phomvihane (1920–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“While the Nations are delighted to witness the many achievements resulting from development cooperation among countries and regions, humankind is faced with a number of serious threats, especially acts of terrorism. This scourge has caused great loss of innocent life and property and continued to defy the aspiration of nations to live in a peaceful, friendly and prosperous environment.”
Bounnhang Vorachit (born 1937) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Bounnhang Vorachith Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic" (26 July 2005)
“Peaceful use of nuclear power, non-proliferation and disarmament of nuclear weapons constitute a shared goal of mankind. Alongside encouraging states to adopt voluntary actions within their capacities, it is essential to put in place concrete and suitable programmes and solutions to assist developing countries in this regard.”
Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (born 1949) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung Speaks At The 2014 Nuclear Security Summit" (26 March 2014)
“The entire experience of creating new international ties after the collapse of totalitarianism and the end of the long cold war period shows that the major issue now is to establish effective cooperation in the interests of universal, peaceful future, and to ensure such international conditions which would allow to find an optimal compromise of state, national, and general human interests.”
Leonid Kravchuk (1934–2022) first seen 1992 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The President's News Conference With President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine" (6 May 1992)
“In the immediate term to avoid any repeat of tanks in George Square, military establishments containing troops not loyal to Scotland should be subject to peaceful and friendly civilian blockade, not allowing armed forces to leave base with their weapons.”
Craig Murray (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Please include me on the list of foreign agents of my dear country, as I agree with my husband, an honest, decent and genuine man, a real patriot of Russia who cannot be bought, who wishes prosperity, peaceful life, freedom of speech to his Homeland and who wants our boys to stop dying for illusory goals that make our country a pariah and that make the lives of our citizens harder.”
Alla Pugacheva (born 1949) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Said during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, quoted in "Famous Russian singer Alla Pugacheva asks to include her on ‘foreign agent’ list alongside her husband, TV presenter Maxim Galkin", Novya Gazeta, 18 September…
“# Today, we are privileged to mark the longest period of unbroken democratic leadership and 5th peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected government to another in Nigeria.”
Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Increasingly there is recognition that full gender equity will ensure a stronger economy, a more developed nation, a more peaceful nation. And that is why we must continue to work.”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://africa.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/stories/2021/03/ten-african-women-leaders-we-admire Africa un women ( March 19,2021).
“We must equip the Commission to meet today’s challenges-and to deliver fully on its mandate for a more peaceful world,”
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Nation Rising from Pain to Promise,” says Ex-President Johnson-Sirleaf at UN Peacebuilding Forum verityonlinenews.com (June 23, 2025)
“Peaceful revolutions are slow but sure. It takes time to leaven a great unwieldy mass like this nation with the leavening ideas of justice and liberty, but the evolution is all the more certain in its results because it is so slow.”
Susette La Flesche (1854–1903) said by 1903 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I can't and won't be associated with a fascist country that started a war with their peaceful neighbour.”
Oleg Tinkov (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women are good at multi-tasking, parents should bring up their kids properly today so they can have a peaceful tomorrow.”
Mayen Adetiba (born 1954) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I set out to study accountancy, but graduated as an engineer –Adetiba, Punch (December 4, 2016)
“The role of the youth in national reconciliation and unity cannot be overstated. You are the custodians of the peaceful future we are building together.”
Rosemary Mbabazi first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Minister Mbabazi advises youth on unity and reconciliation", The New Times (October 2020)
“She commended the existing peaceful climate in Rwanda, the readiness of big conference-infrastructure, the good level of confirmations of participation on all levels of CHOGM 2022 including its forums and side events, and the overall Commonwealth support to the meeting.”
Jacqueline Mukangira first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Commonwealth Family Gathering’ event, Mukangira said" ("The New Times", Sunday, May 29, 2022)
“In general, Third World activists are no longer preoccupied with color, sex, or preference. Success for all means to live in a healthy environment, creating peaceful co-existence. Hunger, napalm, and discrimination know no sexual boundaries. Colonization and racism are sure vehicles for world destruction, promoting the atmosphere that will most assuredly bring a violent end to humankind.”
Dorinda Moreno (born 1939) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All must see that the surest, as well as the most peaceful method of bringing to an end all social evils, all wrong, and all injustice, is to train the young children of our nation “to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.”
Catharine Beecher (1800–1878) said by 1878 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Elections were peaceful and transparent. The electorate voted for the candidate of their choice and I don’t have any objection to that; I accept and respect the results that came from the election .”
Alvera Mukabaramba (born 1960) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/43691/what-they-said-after-the-election ( The New Times , September 06, 2010)
“Elections were peaceful and transparent, and I accept the outcome.”
Alvera Mukabaramba (born 1960) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mukabaramba concedes defeat. newtimes.co rw (September 23,2026).
“Thanks to scientific and technological progress, reaching beyond the moon has become a reality. Humanity will continue to benefit from the noble endeavor of exploration and peaceful use of space.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot has been achieved in the last 24 years, sacrifices were made by everyone for the country to be where it is today, but we still have to remember the tragedies that befell us; that's why we must commemorate as we also reflect on our past, ensure it never happens again, and to further build a peaceful, stable and united country.”
Julienne Uwacu (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate. My work and advocacy is always centered in justice and dignity for all people no matter faith or ethnicity.”
Rashida Tlaib (born 1976) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: tweet from @RashidaTlaib (November 3, 2023)
“They still hold themselves in a beautiful manner; that’s what we used to call it, “a beautiful manner.” It’s the way of living that holds tight to memory, creation, and earth. You can see this goodness of life on their peaceful faces, on their skin. (Chapter 6, p154)”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I cannot explain to you the sensation of drowning. Suffice it to say that it is not peaceful, not tranquil, not even very dramatic, but rather an ongoing tragedy of gargling, choking, spewing out water, gasping for breath.”
Tiphanie Yanique (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. This handover symbolizes our trust in God, our enduring faith in representative governance and our belief in our ability to reshape this nation into the society it was always meant to be.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://fmino.gov.ng/inaugural-address-by-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-delivered-on-29-may-2023/.Tinubu described the transfer of power as evidence of Nigeria's democratic maturity and enduring commitment to representati…