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“The history of Islam is the best testament to how different communities can live together in peace and harmony. Muslims must exemplify the true image of Islam in their interaction with other communities.”
Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That war in which I had been sheltering, convinced of having accepted it, of having made my own uncomfortable peace, grew more ferocious, bit deeper, reached into one's nerves and brain.”
Cesare Pavese (1908–1950) said by 1950 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It wasn't a country where a man could settle down and rest his head and say to the others, "Here I am for good or ill. For good or ill let me leave in peace." This was what was frightening.”
Cesare Pavese (1908–1950) said by 1950 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Life is not a search for experience, but for ourselves. Having discovered our own fundamental level we realize that it conforms to our own destiny and we find peace.”
Cesare Pavese (1908–1950) said by 1950 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The murmuring poor, who will not fast in peace.”
George Crabbe (1754–1832) first seen 1785 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Newspaper (1785), line 158.
“My mistake has too often been that of too much haste. But it is not the people’s way to hurry, nor is it God’s way either. Hurry means worry, and worry effectually drives the peace of God from the heart.”
James O. Fraser (1886–1938) said by 1938 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Source: Geraldine Taylor. Behind the Ranges: The Life-changing Story of J.O. Fraser. Singapore: OMF International (IHQ) Ltd., 1998, 189.
“The details of diplomatic history do indeed seem of irredeemable triviality; but in fact, diplomatic history deals with the greatest of themes – with the relations of States, with peace and war, with the existence and destruction of communities and civilization.”
A. J. P. Taylor (1906–1990) first seen 1939 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Diplomatic History', The Manchester Guardian (23 May 1939), p. 17
“The Communist Party is not concerned with peace or with better conditions; it is only concerned with power. It exploits everyone, including its own members, for this purpose.”
A. J. P. Taylor (1906–1990) first seen 1953 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Conversion', New Statesman and Nation (14 February 1953), p. 185-186
“The peace of the world depends on American strength and, still more, on American restraint.”
A. J. P. Taylor (1906–1990) first seen 1966 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Peace Comes of Age', The New York Times Magazine (14 August 1966), p. 72
“The Zionist regime has adopted measures to change population structure of the city of divine religions and cradle of peace. It has resorted to racism and expansionist policies including expulsion of Palestinian people and construction of Jewish settlements and the separation wall. The regime has posed serious danger to everyday life of the Palestinians.”
Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Those who remove our troubles, dispel our doubts, and bestow peace are true teachers. They perform a Godlike work. Their opposites (those who increase our doubts and difficulties) are harmful to us and should be avoided like poison.”
Yukteswar Giri (1855–1936) said by 1936 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And Catholics, thousands of Catholics everywhere, have the consummate audacity to weep and complain because God does not hear their prayers for peace, when they have neglected not only His will, but the ordinary dictates of natural reason and prudence, and let their children grow up according to the standards of a civilization of hyenas.”
Thomas Merton (1915–1968) said by 1968 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“By my monastic life and vows I am saying No to all the concentration camps, the aerial bombardments, the staged political trials, the judicial murders, the racial injustices, the economic tyrannies, and the whole socio-economic apparatus which seems geared for nothing but global destruction in spite of all its fair words in favor of peace.”
Thomas Merton (1915–1968) said by 1968 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We promise God that the dog...Bush will not enjoy peace of mind and that his army will not have a good life as long as our hearts are beating.”
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (1966–2006) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in quotes The Irish Times (29th April 2005)
“And they'll talk to you while you're in trances And you'll visualize not taking any chances But meet them halfway with love, peace and persuasion And expect them to rise for the occasion.”
Van Morrison (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'd love to write another song Baby especially for you I'd love to write another song And feel things bright and new In poetry I'd carve it well I'd even make it rhyme I'd love to write another song Just to get some peace of mind.”
Van Morrison (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A fountain brings us peace, joy and restful sensuality and reaches the epitome of its very essence when by its power to bewitch it will stir dreams of distant worlds.”
Luis Barragán (1902–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There will be commotions and turbulent times, Seek no peace — it will not accrue to thee. The Ruler of Heaven knows thy prayer. From his ardent wrath thy praise has propitiated him The Sovereign King of Glory addresses me with wisdom Hast thou seen the dominus fortis? Knowest thou the profound prediction domini?”
Taliesin (518–599) said by 599 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Heroic numberer of languages, A conspicuous sea-shoal of goodly increase. A number that God will watch with extreme love. In heaven, in earth, at the end, In straits, in expanse, in form, In body, in soul, in habit, Prudence far from the presence of kings. I adore thee, Ruler of the land of peace. Let my soul be in a condition of life; For ever in court; A servant of heaven, he will not refuse me.”
Taliesin (518–599) said by 599 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Peace Corps is a sort of Howard Johnson’s on the main drag into maturity.”
Paul Theroux (born 1941) first seen 1985 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sunrise with Seamonsters (1985).
“Lord Milner had, in the forced Peace of Vereeniging ensured that there was to be no franchise for black people after the introduction of self-government – which was never intended. It was only after half a century that an Afrikaner government started doing something about black rights.”
P. W. Botha (1916–2006) first seen 1985 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As state president, unveiling a monument to Boer War victims at Delareyville, 10 October 1985, as cited in PW Botha in his own words, Pieter-Dirk Uys, 1987, p. 34
“It seemed — in 1968 — the possibilities of peace and brotherhood could be realised that very year. We're still working on it.”
Donovan (born 1946) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During a performance for "Beatle Week" in Liverpool (27 August 2006), as prelude to singing "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (YouTube video)
“If the United States and the United Nations truly want peace and security let them fulfill the hopes of the common people everywhere – let them work together to accomplish on a worldwide scale, precisely the kind of democratic association of free people which characterizes the Soviet Union today.”
Paul Robeson (1898–1976) first seen 1945 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Daily Worker (15 November 1945)
“Pablo Neruda of Chile, one of the world’s greatest poets..Martin Anderson Nexo, the greatest modern Danish humanist...Rev. James Endicott, fearless Canadian minister and fighter for peace...”
Paul Robeson (1898–1976) said by 1976 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In this framework we can make clear what co-existence means. It means living in peace and friendship with another kind of society—a fully integrated society where the people control their destinies, where poverty and illiteracy have been eliminated and where new kinds of human beings develop in the framework of a new level of social living.”
Paul Robeson (1898–1976) said by 1976 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The telling of these truths is an important part of our work in building a strong and broad peace movement in the United States...at home in the United States we found continued and increased persecution, first of leaders of the Communist Party, and then of all honest anti-fascists.”
Paul Robeson (1898–1976) said by 1976 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For nearly twenty years, Bismarck preserved the peace and eased international tension with his moderation and flexibility. But he paid the price of misunderstood greatness, for his successors and would-be imitators could draw no better lesson from his example than multiplying arms and waging a war which would cause the suicide of European civilization.”
Henry Kissinger (1923–2023) first seen 1994 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Diplomacy (1994)
“Believing that the happiness of mankind is best promoted by the useful pursuits of peace, that on these alone a stable prosperity can be founded, that the evils of war are great in their endurance, and have a long reckoning for ages to come, I have used my best endeavors to keep our country uncommitted in the troubles which afflict Europe, and which assail us on every side.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) said by 1826 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Instead of funding issues of paper on the hypothecation of specific redeeming taxes (the only method of anticipating, in a time of war, the resources of times of peace, tested by the experience of nations), we are trusting to tricks of jugglers on the cards, to the illusions of banking schemes for the resources of the war, and for the cure of colic to inflations of more wind.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) first seen 1814 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to José Correia da Serra (1814) ME 14:224
“When the world wide war is over and done And the dream of peace comes through We'll all be drinking some free bubble up And eating some rainbow stew.”
Merle Haggard (1937–2016) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rainbow Stew", on Rainbow Stew Live at Anaheim Stadium (July 1981) · Performance on YouTube
“Learn to live in harmony with each other and nature. Living a thoroughly loving joyous abundant life is your god given right. Nature is abundant. Live according to the universal law, universal principles such as Brother/Sisterly Love, Universal Peace, Individual Freedom and Prosperity for all.”
James Gilliland (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We should know that 1,400 years ago the Koran said that the enemies of Islam will always fight while chanting peace-seeking slogans.”
Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi (1934–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Less Than Two Months After The State Of The Nation Address, On 9/11/2001, The World Changed. To the Basic Desires of Work, Food on Every Table, Home, and Education, We Add Peace.”
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (born 1947) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2003 State of The Nation Address, Philippines
“You have a wonderful child. Then, when he's thirteen, gremlins carry him away and leave in his place a stranger who gives you not a moment's peace. You have to hang in there, because two or three years later, the gremlins will return your child and he will be wonderful again.”
Jill Eikenberry (born 1947) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reported in Eva Shaw, For the Love of Children (1998), p. 133.
“In the pursuit of wealth and development, education and opportunities, security and peace, and freedom and health, not a single Filipino or corner of the Philippines should be left behind.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Avendano, Christine O. "'We're running under Partido Pilipinas", Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 September 2015, p. A15.
“I strongly challenge the sincerity and intent of the MILF: identify and surrender your men before the bar of justice. This is part of your commitment to the peace agreement. Now if you say they are not from your ranks but from the other armed groups, you are still duty-bound to identify and surrender these people who committed the crime.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Escudero, F. [Francis]. (2015, February 12). Retrieved from Official Facebook Page of Francis Escudero
“We must raise the quality of government service. We must work together and help one another to forge into reality our collective dream of a progressive, developed, orderly, and happy nation, where justice prevails and peace reigns! A country where every Filipino is treated equally, where no one is left behind.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I deplore the decision of the junta in Myanmar to continue the illegal house arrest of Nobel peace prize laureate and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Like the late former president Cory Aquino, whose recent demise we mourn, Suu Kyi has fearlessly demonstrated her steely resolve not to be intimidated by those who seek to snuff out the light of freedom, and have chosen instead to wage war rather than promote peace.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, we have been asked to present to you our "socio-economic-peace program" for the next six years.”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What can I say about the peace efforts with our Muslim brothers and the NPA?”
Francis Escudero (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For peace and brotherhood at the axis of a democratic republic, I am ready to serve the Turkish State, and I believe that for this end I must remain alive.”
Abdullah Öcalan (born 1948) first seen 1999 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Turkish Press Review (1 June 1999).
“Understanding precedes peace.”
Vanna Bonta (1958–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Islam is a religion of peace and Hamas is ruining that image and causing chaos for all of Palestine and helping Israel to win.”
Salam Fayyad (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To the greatest fans and the greatest sport in the world, thank you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. This is the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but I’m at peace with it. Chase your dreams, work hard, and watch what happens. Good bye boxing.”
Manny Pacquiao (born 1978) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Manny Pacquiao announcing his retirement from boxing, September 29, 2021. https://twitter.com/MannyPacquiao/status/1443063035627651078
“The real reason people are conservatives is that they are attached to the things that they love, and want to preserve them from abuse and decay. They are attached to their family, their friends, their religion, and their immediate environment. They have made a lifelong distinction between the things that nourish and the things that threaten their security and peace of mind.”
Roger Scruton (1944–2020) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Conservatism and the Conservatory", National Review (December 2015)
“Inflamed by this mindset, Muslims all around the perimeter of the Islamic world are fighting their neighbors of other religions—Hindus in India, Communist and Buddhist Chinese, Jews, Christians in a score of countries, and pagan animists in Africa. In this light, it is wishful thinking to bracket Islam and peace.”
Robert Spencer (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For one moment seek a lesser beauty and a lesser grace, but you will find no peace in the end save in her presence.”
H.D. (1886–1961) said by 1961 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I drifted for what felt like hours. Neither of us spoke; we knew better. Peace like this came rarely and was as fragile as a child's smile.”
John Hart (author) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is important to remind young people that peace is the only victory.”
Scarlett Johansson (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source