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“To-day, in spite of the prospects, our faith is undiminished. Our hearts may be sad—mine certainly is—but I have handed in none of my papers of enlistment in the Army of Peace. I am still in the ranks of that Army: a fighting soldier to remain there and act there and strive there as long as there is breath in my body and persuasion in my lips.”
Ramsay MacDonald (1866–1937) first seen 1934 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in Southampton (13 November 1934), quoted in The Times (14 November 1934), p. 16
“That blot on the peace of the world, the Treaty of Versailles, is vanishing, and for that I am thankful... France has again had a severe lesson, and I hope it will take it this time. In any event the folly of pandering to it by standing rigidly to the letter of Versailles or Locarno...must now be plain and this logical and legalistic nation should be brought to face reality.”
Ramsay MacDonald (1866–1937) first seen 1936 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Diary entry in response to the remilitarisation of the Rhineland (8 March 1936) , quoted in Stephen A. Schuker, 'France and the Remilitarization of the Rhineland, 1936', French Historical Studies, Vol. 14, No. 3 (Spring…
“God would grant all of us wisdom, calm, and peace, that his presence would be in the operating room, and that his will might be done.”
Ben Carson (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Patience will benefit you in every hour, every time and every opportunity. It helps you to overcome your opponent, howsoever strong he may be. It will help you in times of distress and hardships, in battles and in war and peace.”
Abd al-Karim Qasim (1914–1963) said by 1963 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. There is no more meaningful time than the beginning of a new year to hear these words of blessing.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New Year Messages, National Catholic Register (January 2015)
“Peace requires the force of meekness, the force of nonviolence of truth and of love. We are also called to acknowledge the violence and injustices present in many places around the world, and we cannot allow ourselves to be indifferent and immobile. Everyone must work to build a society of solidarity and one that is truly more just.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New Year Messages, National Catholic Register (January 2015)
“I invite you not to build walls but bridges, to conquer evil with good, offence with forgiveness, to live in peace with everyone.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 18 March 2017 tweet
“Peace is a path of hope, a path on which one advances through dialogue, reconciliation and conversion.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On New Year, Pope Wishes the Faithful a 2020 of Peace, Voice of America, (1 January 2020)
“In education dwells the seed of hope: hope for peace and justice, hope for beauty and goodness; hope for social harmony.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cited in Pope Francis: Art creates brotherhood and friendship in the Vatican News. (15 December 2021)
“May the Lord grant the deserved reward to those who have wished me well and will continue to pray for me. The suffering that marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and brotherhood among peoples.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Funereal Testament (29 June 2022); published by Daily Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office (21 April 2025)
“Sisters, brothers, in the wonder of the Easter faith, carrying in our hearts every expectation of peace and liberation, we can say: with You, O Lord, everything is new. With you, everything begins again.”
Pope Francis (1936–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Unity is this: that a man feel himself to be gathered together with all his powers in the unity of his heart. Unity brings inward peace and restfulness of heart. Unity of heart is a bond which draws together body and soul, heart and senses, and all the outward and inward powers and encloses them in the union of love.”
John Ruysbroeck (1293–1381) said by 1381 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Message of the East, Vol. 15 (1926) by Cohasset Vedanta Centre, p. 212
“When love has carried us above and beyond all things, Into the Divine Dark, We receive in peace the Incomprehensible Light, Enfolding us and penetrating us. What is this Light, If it be not a contemplation of the Infinite, And an intuition of Eternity?”
John Ruysbroeck (1293–1381) said by 1381 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Evelyn Underhill Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Man's Spiritual Consciousness (1912), p. 506
“God loves without limit and this puts a loving person most securely at peace.”
John Ruysbroeck (1293–1381) said by 1381 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tolstoy's War and Peace is overblown – do yourself a favour and read his Death of Ivan Ilych.”
Philip Ó Ceallaigh (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let's put all this (cross-strait conflict) aside. The best choice for both sides (Taiwan and Mainland China) at this moment is peace.”
Wu Den-yih (born 1948) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wu Den-yih (2016) cited in: "Wu Den-yih calls on China to improve Taiwan relations" in The China Post, 5 October 2016.
“If the Kuomintang has the opportunity to rule (Taiwan) again, then we would have met the conditions stipulated by the (Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area) law. Assuming talks between the two sides (Taiwan and Mainland China) are successful, a Kuomintang government would be within its rights to sign a cross-strait peace treaty.”
Wu Den-yih (born 1948) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wu Den-yih (2019) cited in: "Wu Den-yih says KMT could sign peace treaty if it regains presidency next year" in Taipei Times, 15 February 2019.
“A city of silence and truth, where success and failure, murderer and victim, come together, where thieves and policemen lie side by side in peace for the first and last time.”
Naguib Mahfouz (1911–2006) said by 2006 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Taiwan cannot sign such an (peace) agreement (with Mainland China).”
Su Tseng-chang (born 1947) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Su Tseng-chang (2019) cited in "Premier opposes peace agreement with China" on Focus Taiwan, 20 February 2019.
“As the months of agony advanced, there was bred in the warring peoples a genuine and even passionate will for peace and a united world. Out of the conflict of the tribes arose, at least for a while, a spirit loftier than tribalism. But this fervour lacked as yet clear guidance, lacked even the courage of conviction.”
Olaf Stapledon (1886–1950) said by 1950 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The governments hated the peace party even more than each other, since their existence now depended on war.”
Olaf Stapledon (1886–1950) said by 1950 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Democracy is not an end in itself, but a means to achieve the sacred promises of human dignity, justice and peace”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“World peace is continually threatened by the paranoia of power, as internal and international conflicts plague humanity. Confronted by the danger of weapons of mass destruction, humanity must take effective measures towards disarmament. Albert Einstein warned us: “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Attention must be given to the penal consequences of violations of the right to peace, including the punishment by domestic courts or in due time by the International Criminal Court of those who have engaged in aggression and propaganda for war.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Without peace and the rule of law, civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights cannot be enjoyed, when killing, maiming and mutual poisoning prevail.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rights expert urges the UN General Assembly to adopt a more decisive role in peace-making (For International Day of Peace, Saturday 21 September 2013) .
“If we want world peace, we must break the vicious circle of violence and reprisal, of an eye for an eye, of endless hate.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rights expert urges the UN General Assembly to adopt a more decisive role in peace-making (For International Day of Peace, Saturday 21 September 2013) .
“Peace is not the silence of cemeteries, but the song of social justice.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rights expert urges the UN General Assembly to adopt a more decisive role in peace-making (For International Day of Peace, Saturday 21 September 2013) .
“As Ban Ki-moon has repeatedly said, ‘the world is over-armed and peace is under-funded’. A major shift in priorities is vital for both States and peoples.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Since a democratic and equitable international order requires peace, States must engage in good faith negotiations for disarmament and significantly reduce military expenditure and the arms trade.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Global military spending levels constitute an unconscionable use of resources and remain at an all-time high, reaching a total of USD 1.75 trillion in 2012, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Downsizing military budgets will enable sustainable development, the eradication of extreme poverty, the tackling of global challenges including pandemics and climate change, educating and socializing youth towards peace, cooperation and international solidarity.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“World peace and security are best served when States observe treaties in good faith.”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The principle of territorial integrity is not sufficient justification to perpetuate situations of internal conflict that may erupt in civil war and threaten regional and international peace and security”
Alfred-Maurice de Zayas (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists and millions have been injured. I am just one of them. So here I stand, one girl among many. I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard. Those who have fought for their rights. Their right to live in peace. Their right to be treated with dignity. Their right to equality of opportunity. Their right to be educated.”
Malala Yousafzai (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This award is not just for me. It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change. I am here to stand up for their rights, raise their voice ... it is not time to pity them. It is time to take action so it becomes the last time that we see a child deprived of education.”
Malala Yousafzai (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Why is it that countries which we call strong" are so powerful in creating wars but are so weak in bringing peace? Why is it that giving guns is so easy but giving books is so hard? Why is it, why is it that making tanks is so easy, but building schools is so hard?”
Malala Yousafzai (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happy the man, of mortals happiest he, Whose quiet mind from vain desires is free; Whom neither hopes deceive, nor fears torment, But lives at peace, within himself content; In thought, or act, accountable to none But to himself, and to the gods alone.”
George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne (1666–1735) first seen 1690 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Epistle to Mrs. Elizabeth Higgons" (1690), line 79, in The Genuine Works in Verse and Prose, Vol. I (London: J. and R. Tonson, 1736), p. 23.
“Who to a woman trusts his peace of mind, Trusts a frail bark, with a tempestuous wind.”
George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne (1666–1735) said by 1735 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In vain we plant, we build, our stores increase, If conscience roots up all our inward peace.”
George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne (1666–1735) said by 1735 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In quiet shades, content with rural sports, Give me a life, remote from guilty courts, Where free from hopes, or fears, in humble ease, Unheard of I may live, and die in peace.”
George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne (1666–1735) said by 1735 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If we don't put forward such a proposal (signing a peace pact with Mainland China) and start negotiating with (Mainland) China, how can we know we will not achieve any results?”
Hung Hsiu-chu (born 1948) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Hung Hsiu-chu (2015) cited in "Cross-strait status quo is 'one China, same interpretation': KMT's Hung" on Focus Taiwan, 6 May 2015.
“If I win (2016 ROC presidential election), I will promote peace development across the Taiwan Strait and let people enjoy the benefits.”
Hung Hsiu-chu (born 1948) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Hung Hsiu-chu (2015) cited in "Taiwan's ruling KMT picks pro-China Hung as presidential candidate" on Channel NewsAsia, 19 July 2015.
“An army has to be trained, disciplined, and organized so that it is a meaningful unit in peace and in war.”
Walter Rodney (1942–1980) said by 1980 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The key to cross-strait peace and stability lay in mutual recognition of the 1992 Consensus.”
Vincent Siew (born 1939) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Vincent Siew (2013) cited in "Taiwan's ex-Vice Pres. Siew meets Chinese Pres. Xi at APEC" on Global Post, 6 October 2013
“I got involved in electoral politics because I believed that movement activism on behalf of civil rights and women's rights and labor rights and environmental protection and peace needed to be reflected on our ballots and in the corridors of power.”
Bernie Sanders (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think it’s —you know, it’s victory of the value of human rights, of the value of anti-corruption, of the value of anti-dictatorship. So I don’t think that I am the only one who win this Nobel [Peace Prize].”
Tawakkol Karman (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“...We are in one world. We are one nation. And therefore, what’s common in between us, what should be common among us, is love and peace.”
Tawakkol Karman (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The international community have to create pressure on Saleh. One, they have to establish an international commission so they can investigate the killing that is happening...Without that justice, and if they leave Saleh alone, there will be no security and peace, not only in Yemen and our region, but also around the world.”
Tawakkol Karman (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[In response to a question about drone strikes:] I’m sure that the new Yemen, the civilized Yemen and the democratic Yemen, it will be a Yemen without terrorism, without extremism. And we know that we’re going to be the deepest path for democracy and for peace and international security.”
Tawakkol Karman (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We were against oppression, and then we elevated our struggle to demand our rights. We will go against all the dictators, and not only Saleh in Yemen, so we can spread peace.”
Tawakkol Karman (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source