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“Freedom's skeptics must understand that the democracy that hates you is less dangerous than the dictator who loves you. Indeed, it is the absence of democracy that represents the real threat to peace.”
Natan Sharansky (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To have peace with this peculiar life; to accept what we do not understand; to wait calmly for what awaits us, you have to be wiser than I am.”
M. C. Escher (1898–1972) said by 1972 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The US will be a violent society until we decide to be nonviolent. Our task, if we do decide that, is to proactively and intentionally wage peace.”
Marianne Williamson (born 1952) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter (25 Oct 2019)
“A nation that silences or intimidates original minds is left only with unoriginal minds and cannot hope to hold its own in the competition of peace or of war.”
Henry Steele Commager (1902–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is the soldier brave enough to tell The glory-dazzled world that "war is hell": Lover of peace, he looks beyond the strife, And rides through hell to save his country's life.”
Henry van Dyke (1852–1933) first seen 1904 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Statue of Sherman by St. Gaudens (1904).
“Oh, come as comes the morn. Serene and strong and full of faith, America, arise, With steady hope and mighty help to join thy brave Allies. O dearest country of my heart, home of the high desire, Make clean thy soul for sacrifice on Freedom’s altar-fire: For thou must suffer, thou must fight, until the warlords cease, And all the peoples lift their heads in liberty and peace.”
Henry van Dyke (1852–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I wish to assure you that there can never be any return to the state of armed conflict which existed before our commitment to peace and the democratic process of election under the Lancaster House agreement.”
Robert Mugabe (1924–2019) first seen 1980 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Broadcast speech on Zimbabwe-Rhodesia Television, 4 March 1980, on winning the election.
“We can achieve much more in peace than we can ever achieve in these needless, unconstitutional, undeclared wars.”
Ron Paul (born 1935) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Republican debate in Des Moines, Iowa, August 5, 2007
“I would not like to use big words to apply generic labels. It certainly contains elements that can favor peace, it also has other elements: we must always seek the best elements.”
Pope Benedict XVI (1927–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Relations between States and within States are correct to the extent that they respect the truth. When, instead, truth is violated, peace is threatened, law is endangered, then, as a logical consequence, forms of injustice are unleashed.”
Pope Benedict XVI (1927–2022) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In Address to the International Diplomats Address to the International Diplomats (18 March 2006)
“No legal plunder: This is the principle of justice, peace, order, stability, harmony, and logic. Until the day of my death, I shall proclaim this principle with all the force of my lungs (which alas! is all too inadequate).”
Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850) said by 1850 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am for "peace, retrenchment, and reform" — the watchword of the great Liberal party 30 years ago. Whosoever may abandon the cause I shall never pronounce another Shibboleth, but as long as the old flag floats in the air I shall be found a steadfast soldier in the foremost ranks”
John Bright (1811–1889) first seen 1830 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech (28 April 1859); this phrase was first used by William IV in his speech from the Throne for the Whig government of Earl Grey (17 November 1830), quoted in The Times (29 April 1859), p. 6
“A true spiritual man is one who lives for Infinity, and whose presence creates peace. If your presence doesn't work, nothing works.”
Harbhajan Singh Yogi (1929–2004) said by 2004 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My government's aim for Fiji is not to return to where we once were but to journey forward together to a place we have not yet been, a Fiji of lasting peace and harmony, where nobody is left behind or goes without".”
Laisenia Qarase (1941–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Call it peace or call it treason, Call it love or call it reason, But I ain't marching anymore!”
Phil Ochs (1940–1976) said by 1976 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Now is not the time to be simply paying lip-service, it is time to stand up and be counted, to stand together and not to be swayed or moved from our path towards true unity, and the peace and security that we aspire to achieve.”
Epeli Ganilau (1951–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Coups will be taken lightly if we condone this Bill, without justice there is no peace. If you honourable chiefs agree that those involved in the coup be forgiven, it will prove that we support the wrong and will be at odds with the integrity of God.”
Frank Bainimarama (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no conflict in the absolute universe, but there is conflict in the relative world. If we unify our mind and body become one with the universe, others will follow us gladly. Do not say that this is a world where we must struggle to live each day. The true way to success is exactly one and the same as the principle of non-dissension, and that is the way of peace.”
Koichi Tohei (1920–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your president leads the world in the cause of freedom right now. ... The people in Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you are fighting for all of us who love freedom. … We pray that you will enjoy some of that peace soon.”
Bono (born 1960) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "See U2’s Bono and the Edge Play Surprise Acoustic Set in Kyiv Bomb Shelter", Rolling Stone (8 May 2022), and "U2's Bono Gives 'Freedom' Concert in Kyiv Metro ", VOA News (8 May 2022)
“There are laws for peace as well as war.”
Livy (59 BC–17) said by 17 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.”
Livy (59 BC–17) said by 17 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The merit and strength of a people are measured by their enthusiasm for freedom when the only rewards from it are anguish and martyrdom, the blood and ashes of exile, the sorrow of a house driven by the waves, and the shame of a useless life that lacks the foundation and peace of mind needed to do one's share of the common task.”
José Martí (1853–1895) said by 1895 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I recall what the late Tui Nayau said at his last Lau Provincial Council meeting on Ono, Lau, in October 2000: 'There can be no reconciliation or peace until the coup investigations are completed and the rule of law is upheld'.”
Koila Nailatikau (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We all need to embrace broad principles that accommodate the rights and aspirations of all the people of Fiji. Only then will peace and harmony prevail.”
Koila Nailatikau (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Syria is being threatened - because she will not betray the Palestinian resistance, because she will not betray the Lebanese resistance, Hizbullah, because she will not sign a shameful surrender-peace with General Sharon, and above all - more than any of these others - because Syria will not allow her country to be used as a military base for America to crush the resistance in Iraq.”
George Galloway (born 1954) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From a lecture at the University of Damascus, as broadcast by Al-Jazeera TV (13 November 2005).
“Christianity doesn't come into it. George Bush and Tony Blair are not Christians. Religious people believe in the prophets, peace be upon them. Bush believes in the profits and how to get a piece of them. So don't ever confuse this with a war of civilizations.”
George Galloway (born 1954) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with George Stroumboulopoulos of the CBC's The Hour (20 November 2006).
“The day wears heavily, — why, then, ignore it; Peace is the soul's desire, — such thoughts restore it; The truth thou art, — it needs not implore it.”
Margaret Fuller (1810–1850) said by 1850 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No amount of legislation can guarantee lasting peace and stability if the people it is supposed to serve are not spiritually and emotionally prepared to live by them (moral values) and where necessary defend them with their lives when it is breached. (18 May 2000)”
Taito Waradi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are reminded of the principle of sowing this morning. That is whatever you sow you shall reap. If you sow the seeds of harmony, peace and goodwill you will reap the fruits thereof. If you sow the seeds of discord, hatred and injustice you cannot expect to reap good results. A healthy tree bears healthy fruits while the contrary is true of an unhealthy tree.”
Josefa Iloilo (1920–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We hope and pray that by our efforts today and in the future the tenor of debate in this august house will greatly improve to carry the country forward in peace, harmony and reconciliation between all the races.”
Josefa Iloilo (1920–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We know how to split the atom, and how to use its energy in peace and war, and so we proceed with preparations to do so, as if acting under some blind compulsion;”
Rachel Carson (1907–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the name of womanhood and of humanity, I earnestly ask that a general congress of women, without limit of nationality, may be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient, and at the earliest period consistent with its objects, to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace.”
Julia Ward Howe (1819–1910) said by 1910 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace and prosperity, public virtue, victory, everything is in the vigor of the laws. Outside of the laws everything is sterile and dead.”
Louis Antoine de Saint-Just (1767–1794) first seen 1792 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (Autumn 1792) [Source: Oeuvres Complètes de Saint-Just, vol. 1 (2 vols., Paris, 1908), p. 419]
“In the circumstances in which the Republic finds itself, the constitution cannot be inaugurated; it would destroy itself ... The provisional government of France is revolutionary until there is peace.”
Louis Antoine de Saint-Just (1767–1794) first seen 1793 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (October 10, 1793) [Source: Oeuvres Complètes de Saint-Just, vol. 2 (2 vols., Paris, 1908), pp. 83-88]
“Of the past 3,400 years, humans have been entirely at peace for 268 of them, or just 8 percent of recorded history.”
Chris Hedges (born 1956) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: What Every Person Should Know About War (July 2003)
“The commitment not to expand NATO, also made by Great Britain and France, appeared to herald a new global order. We saw the peace dividend dangled before us, the promise that the massive expenditures on weapons that characterized the Cold War would be converted into expenditures on social programs and infrastructures that had long been neglected to feed the insatiable appetite of the military.”
Chris Hedges (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In peace or in war I have stood by thy side — My country, for thee I have lived, would have died! But I am cast off, my career now is run, And I wander abroad like the prodigal son — Where the wild savage roves, and the broad prairies spread, The fallen — despised — will again go ahead.”
Davy Crockett (1786–1836) said by 1836 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am against this Treaty not because I am a man of war but because I am a man of peace. I am against this Treaty because it will not end the centuries of conflict between the two nations of Great Britain and Ireland.”
Éamon de Valera (1882–1975) first seen 1921 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (18 December 1921).
“I am running for President of the United States to enable the goddess of peace to encircle within her reach all the children of this country and all the children of the world.”
Dennis Kucinich (born 1946) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech, Cleveland City Council (13 October 2003)
“The Left is acting like a young child, saying 'I want peace'... A child says 'I want candy right away,' an adult takes all of the factors into account and understands who he's dealing with.”
Ehud Barak (born 1942) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Barak Fights Labor MKs over Goldstone Israel National News, October 26, 2009.
“Peace, reconciliation and unity are sentiments meant not only for the person next door but for all people.”
Josefa Vosanibola first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Fiji Live, 22 November 2005: Comments on the Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill
“In the Name of the God of Mercy, Compassion, Peace, Freedom and Justice. Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we have gathered here to exchange views about the world, its future and our common responsibilities towards it.”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is the manifestation of true democracy in the region. The discourse of the Iranian nation is focused on respect for the rights of human beings and a quest for tranquility, peace, justice and development for all through monotheism”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Palestine, a durable peace will be possible through justice, an end to discrimination and the occupation of Palestinian land, the return of all Palestinian refugees, and the establishment of a democratic Palestinian state”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the name of God. Peace be upon all the freedom loving people of the world”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born 1956) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter 5 Mar 2017
“I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. May, 2019 be full of happiness, prosperity, and peace for everybody. Jesus loved everyone and wanted us to love all. God Bless”
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born 1956) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter 24 Dec 2018
“It doesn't matter that it can't last, that we don't find it more often. To know that there is such perfection, that there has been such perfection — it is worth living for. It exists. It has been — it is. One can contemplate it and feel complete peace.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906–2001) said by 2001 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I sing for God, I feel myself in accord with Allah, and the house of God, Mecca, is right in front of me. And I worship. When I sing for Muhammad, peace be upon him, our prophet, I feel like I am sitting right next to his tomb, Madina, and paying him respect and admitting to myself that I accept his message.”
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–1997) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, May 1997, http://www.red-lines.co.uk/utterance/nusrat.htm
“Is there anything you need?” “Need? Aye. Peace of mind. Knowledge of my true destiny. A quiet place where I can be with Cymoril, whom I love.”
Michael Moorcock (born 1939) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am dead,” said Corum, “and would be grateful if you would allow me to be dead in peace.”
Michael Moorcock (born 1939) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source