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“The peace process is supposed to culminate in the normalisation of the boundary between Eritrea and Ethiopia and the normalisation ... is the opening of a new chapter for peaceful relations between the two countries.”
Joseph Legwaila (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never denied what I did in the past. I admit that my background is (the) adult industry and which I cannot change. I never said I can change what I did. Right now, what I’m doing is I am living in peace, and I (am) studying every day and living in a peaceful space that I wanted. And that doesn’t affect any of your life.”
Rae Lil Black (born 1996) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Former porn star Rae Lil Black hits back at critics over past career". NationalWorld. 19 May 2025.
“I cannot say that I am a peaceful man; peace does not go hand in hand with the word love. Without torment, passion cannot take off. There is no such thing as polite love; the horse of love cannot be tamed.”
Biagio Antonacci (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The people have assimilated the principles of democracy and taken part in a peaceful and orderly election on 31 July. It is the political leaders who fail to come to any agreement and so increase tension. The people of Congo hope that from these elections will emerge a leadership able to lead the country to peace and development.”
Pierre-Célestin Tshitoko Mamba (born 1956) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Too many weapons still in circulation”: warns International Monitoring Committee (14 September 2006) Fides News Agency
“Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you. Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find... Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind.”
Ray Charles (misattributed) first seen 1930 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Though renditions by Ray Charles are among the most popular and famous, the lyrics of "Georgia On My Mind" (1930) were written by Stuart Gorrell and the music by Hoagy Carmichael.
“If world peace is to become a reality, peace and harmony first have to fill the heart of every individual. Love for humanity has to be awakened within us. Love and unity are not alien to human nature—they are our most fundamental instincts, the very foundation of our existence.”
Mata Amritanandamayi (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The world is one family, of which we are all members. Peace and unity prevail in a household when the individuals fulfil their duties and responsibilities with the awareness that each member is an integral part of the whole. Only when we work together as a global family, not merely belonging to a particular race, religion or nation, will peace and happiness once again prevail on this earth.”
Mata Amritanandamayi (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A PILGRIM IS A WANDERER WITH A PURPOSE. A pilgrimage can be to a place — that's the best known kind — but it can also be for a thing. Mine is for peace, and that is why I am a Peace Pilgrim.”
Peace Pilgrim (1908–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life — bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live them — then, and only then, can you begin to find inner peace.”
Peace Pilgrim (1908–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: p. 95 (1994 edition)
“Joy is like restless day; but peace divine Like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, — till perfect Day shall shine Through Peace to Light.”
Adelaide Anne Procter (1825–1864) said by 1864 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“God protect Germany. God have mercy on my soul. My final wish is that Germany should recover her unity and that, for the sake of peace, there should be an understanding between East and West. I wish peace to the world.”
Joachim von Ribbentrop (1893–1946) first seen 1946 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Last words as quoted in The Execution of Nazi War Criminals (1946) by Kingsbury Smith of the International News Service
“Israel has extended its hand in peace from the moment it was established... In Israel our hope for peace never wanes. Our scientists, doctors, and innovators apply their genius to improve the world of tomorrow. Our artists, our writers, enrich the heritage of humanity. Now, I know that this is not exactly the image of Israel that is often portrayed...”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to the U.N. General Assembly (23 September 2011).
“Listen to people's stories and they all could be entitled "Why I Cannot Be At Peace Now" The ego doesn't know that your only opportunity for being at peace is now.”
Eckhart Tolle (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No task is more urgent than that of preserving peace. Without peace our independence means little. The rehabilitation and upbuilding of our countries will have little meaning. Our revolutions will not be allowed to run their course. . . .”
Sukarno (1901–1970) said by 1970 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Wisdom is peace, peace wisdom. Both are born of a humble heart and a nourished gratitude.”
Robert Service (1874–1958) first seen 1942 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ServiceWise & OtherWise (1942)
“Peace, peace! Dost thou not see my baby at my breast, That sucks the nurse asleep?”
Cleopatra (69–30 BC) said by 30 BC at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Much as we don’t condone impunity, if pursuit for justice was in conflict with pursuit for peace, peace must prevail.”
Bernard Membe (1953–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Open your grief-stricken heart to the Lord. Weep and sincerely pray, 'O Lord, draw me towards You; give me peace of mind.' By doing so constantly you, will gradually attain peace of mind.”
Sarada Devi (1853–1920) said by 1920 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Israel will never have lasting peace until she obeys God. If she will obey His statutes and keep His commandments, He will give her rain in due season, an abundance of food, freedom from fear, victory over the enemy, and peace within the land (Leviticus 26:1-13).”
Ray Comfort (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's time for our government to make clear to the Israeli government that its conduct and policies are unacceptable and to impose a total arms ban on Israel. It is time for peace, but real peace, not the solution by conquest, which is the Israelis' real goal, but which is impossible for them to achieve. They're not simply war criminals; they're fools.”
Gerald Kaufman (1930–2017) said by 2017 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the key benefits that emerges from the Global Peace Index is the concept of measuring peace. It is very difficult to understand what we can’t measure. It is also very difficult to understand the effectiveness of our actions without measurements.”
Steve Killelea (born 1949) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Peace and Sustainability: Cornerstones to survival in the 21st century (2007)
“Once conclusions about the economic benefits of peace are drawn, it may be possible to transform the world through business-led initiatives, thereby helping to achieve peace and creating the environment that will make future sustainability possible.”
Steve Killelea (born 1949) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Study of Industries that Prosper in Peace – the ‘Peace Industry’ (2008)
“There seemed an unwritten agreement that the Thunder God should be left in peace, which was probably due to the very clearly written message painted on a whitewashed wall in what looked like lumpy congealed blood, which read: Leave me in peace and I probably won't kill you. No promise, mind. Probably is absolutely the best I can do.”
Eoin Colfer (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They say in the grave there is peace, and peace and the grave are one and the same.”
Georg Büchner (1813–1837) said by 1837 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Faith is the bond of union, the instrument of justification, the spring of spiritual peace and joy, the means of spiritual peace and subsistence.”
John Flavel (1627–1691) said by 1691 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If the Mohammedan had not practised tolerance at a time when this idea was unknown to the rest of Europe, there would now be idyllic peace in the Balkan States and in Asia Minor. Here it is the Christian who throws in the leaven of discord; and with the cruelty of a ruthlessly reacting power of nature, the otherwise humane Moslem rises and destroys the disturber of his peace.”
Houston Stewart Chamberlain (1855–1927) said by 1927 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Deny thyself, take up thy cross, and follow me. This is war, not peace. It is battle declared against the world, the flesh, and the devil. In me said Christ, "ye have peace,"—not in the world; there is no promise of it there.”
Anna Shipton (1815–1901) said by 1901 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Pope Francis never stopped championing peace, compassion, and justice. A true ally in the fight for Julian Assange’s freedom. May he rest in peace.”
Julian Assange (born 1971) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Bryony Gooch, Julian Assange makes rare public appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral, The Independent (April 26, 2025)
“There have been keen agonies, sore heart-aches, but they have been short, and a sweet peace abides. Can it be His peace? Is it possible that to such a weak, sinful creature as I, the Comforter has indeed come? I must believe this, and that it is His presence that cheers me.”
Arthur Kenney (1776–1855) said by 1855 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men; for whether they judge well of thee or ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself. Where are true peace and true glory? Are they not in God?”
Isabella Fyvie Mayo (1843–1914) first seen 1895 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reported in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895) by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, p. 448.
“Women and girls have always been affected by war. The Nobel Peace Prize has helped all of our efforts to define true peace—one that is not only the absence of war but is inclusive of opportunity.”
Leymah Gbowee (born 1972) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Talking about the effect of winning the Noble Peace Prize on her. Interview with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee 2011
“I feel it is through prayer, meditation, and dedicated service that world peace can take place. Each individual has to try to make others happy, for it is only through happiness that we can have peace.”
Sri Chinmoy (1931–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Political trust. Guided by the vision of forging enduring friendship and peace among the SCO member states, we respect each other’s core interests and choice of development path and support each other in achieving peace, stability, development and rejuvenation.”
Xi Jinping (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We can look forward expectantly to a beautified, restored earth where there is complete peace, tranquility and safety. No crime. No storms. Only peace. What a hope!”
Paul Enns (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Then the first man who had the gumption to see that we might get up on our legs and defy all those old treaties, he would be the most popular man in England. There can be no peace in the world until there is peace between England, France, Germany, Russia, the United States and all the big powers of the West. Now take that home and think about it and don't be frightened any more about the Germans.”
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) first seen 1935 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: About the Treaty of Versailles (1935). George Bernard Shaw Speaks on Hitler and Germany 1935 (video)
“We have brought a peace, and we trust we have brought a peace with honour, and I trust that that will now be followed by the prosperity of the country.”
Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) first seen 1878 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at Dover, England after arriving from the Congress of Berlin (16 July 1878), quoted in The Times (17 July 1878), p. 5
“Lord Salisbury and myself have brought you back peace, but a peace, I hope, with honour which may satisfy our Sovereign, and tend to the welfare of the country.”
Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) first seen 1878 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From the window of 10 Downing Street, after arriving from Dover (16 July 1878), quoted in 'Return Of Lord Beaconsfield And Lord Salisbury', The Times (17 July 1878), p. 5
“I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) first seen 1959 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: TV talk with Prime Minister Macmillan (31 August 1959)
“Respecting the United Nations as the living sign of all people's hope for peace, we shall strive to make it not merely an eloquent symbol but an effective force. And in our quest for an honorable peace, we shall neither compromise, nor tire, nor ever cease.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This we do know: a world that begins to witness the rebirth of trust among nations can find its way to a peace that is neither partial nor punitive. With all who will work in good faith toward such a peace, we are ready, with renewed resolve, to strive to redeem the near-lost hopes of our day.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Now, as a strong State, we can be ready to pursue a policy of understanding with surrounding States. We want nothing from them. We have no wishes or demands; we desire peace. ... No other people can need peace more than we.”
Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) first seen 1938 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in Saarbrücken (9 October 1938), quoted in The Times (26 September 1939), p. 10
“As a peace-loving man, I have made every effort to give the German nation the defence and the weapons which are appropriate to persuade others also for peace. A hedgehog never attacks another animal except when it is attacked. No one should come near us. We want only our quiet and the right to live.”
Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) first seen 1938 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in Weimar (6 November 1938), quoted in The Times (26 September 1939), p. 10
“Peace is an awareness of reserves from beyond ourselves, so that our power is not so much in us as through us. Peace is the gift, not of volitional struggle, but of spiritual hospitality.”
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878–1969) first seen 1946 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Being Fit to Live With : Sermons on Post-War Christianity (1946)
“[T]hey who complain, in peace, of the insolence of the populace, must remember, that their insolence in peace is bravery in war.”
Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) first seen 1760 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Bravery of the English Common Soldiers (1760)
“If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.”
John Lennon (1940–1980) said by 1980 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Guitar Player (1 August 2004), and in "Pax Patter" at ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
“When we say "War is over if you want it," we mean that if everyone demanded peace instead of another TV set, we'd have peace.”
John Lennon (1940–1980) first seen 1969 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During the Bed-In for Peace in Montreal, Canada (1 June 1969)
“If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.”
Chief Joseph (1840–1904) said by 1904 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our researchers into Public Opinion are content That he held the proper opinions for the time of year; When there was peace, he was for peace; when there was war, he went.”
W. H. Auden (1907–1973) said by 1973 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every nation that wants peace will share the benefits of a freer world. And every nation that seeks peace has an obligation to help build that world.”
George W. Bush (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My argument is that it really matters, if you're interested in peace. If peace is your goal, which it's got to be a goal for any American president, it matters a lot whether people live in a free society.”
George W. Bush (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source