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“Jai jaigarvi Gujarat mantra jeevant karne ke liye hame shanti ka marg hi chahiye. [In order to give life to the mantra of Jai Garvi Gujarat, we need to follow the path of peace.]”
Narendra Modi (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You all wanted that someone be made a scapegoat. I did not do that. I allowed you to break all pots on my head alone. You have all decided-all these riots happened under this man (Narendra Modi). Until this man is removed from the chief minister’s post, we will not rest in peace. My best wishes to you in your mission.”
Narendra Modi (born 1950) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In an interview to NDTV broadcast on March 20, 2004, Narendra Modi said to Shekhar Gupta, the editor of The Indian Express . quoted in Madhu Purnima Kishwar: Modi, Muslims and Media. Voices from Narendra Modi’s Gujarat,…
“Killing innocent people is not only a crime but is a form of enmity with the humanity. All those who believe in the humanity should prepare themselves for a long war while maintaining peace.”
Narendra Modi (born 1950) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Narendra Modi. A day after Bangalore, 29 killed in Ahmedabad serial blasts The Hindustan Times; New Delhi. 27 July 2008.
“On one side was the pain of the victims of the earthquake, and on the other the pain of the victims of the riots. In decisively confronting this great turmoil, I had to single-mindedly focus all the strength given to me by the almighty, on the task of peace, justice and rehabilitation; burying the pain and agony I was personally wracked with.”
Narendra Modi (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There was a time when some people said that if the Ram temple was built it would lead to unrest. Such people failed to understand the purity of India’s social sentiment. The construction of this temple of Ram Lalla is also a symbol of peace, patience, harmony, and coordination in Indian society.”
Narendra Modi (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to right or left. Our way is straight and clear—the building up of a socialist democracy at home with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations.”
Lal Bahadur Shastri (1904–1966) first seen 1964 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First broadcast as Prime Minister, on 11 June 1964
“Garden of peace for all communities, A sight that allures the connoisseurs, A garden where Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Parsis and the Jains (can grow together); The site where many kings like Janaka ruled; A haven for singers and musicians; The body of the children of Mother Kannada; The house where the Kannada Tongue plays in joy.”
Kuvempu (1904–1994) said by 1994 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Where is the road to Arcady, Where is the path that leads to peace, Where shall I find the bliss to be, Where shall the weary wanderings cease? These are the questions that come to me - Where is the road to Arcady?”
Edgar Guest (1881–1959) said by 1959 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are nations forged from many traditions and faiths, proving year after year that diversity is our strength. From vastly different origins and experiences, we have come to the same conclusions: that freedom and democracy are the strongest bases for both peace and prosperity, and that they are universal aspirations, constrained neither by culture nor levels of economic development.”
Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924–2018) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New York September 7, 2000 Asia Society Annual Dinner
“…Poverty and violence are not God made, they are man made. Poverty and peace cannot coexist.”
Ela Bhatt (1933–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Through women, what exists and is real, what is traditional, historical, modern and cultural, given the opportunity, is upgraded. That is what the challenge to bring peace is about.”
Ela Bhatt (1933–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have succeeded in uniting the territory. Now, I am entrusted with the task of uniting the hearts of all sections of our people. I willingly take over the noble task of creating peace among our communities.”
Mahinda Rajapaksa (born 1945) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in The Hindu, "Rajapaksa promises peace and prosperity at Independence Day speech", February 4, 2010.
“Say it, reader. Say the word "quest" out loud. It is an extraordinary word, isn't it? So small and yet so full of wonder, so full of hope.so trthen despererux died i n heaven and in peace”
Kate DiCamillo (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[Jorge Luis] "It is my nature to love other men, Miguel. That may disgust you, but that night I decided I would no longer allow it to disgust me. It no longer does. I am at peace with myself." "Once I made that decision," Luis continued, "remarkable events occurred.”
Michael Nava (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's now time to bring peace, the people have decided. It's now time for development”
Abdulla Yameen (born 1959) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted on BBC News, "Maldives election: Abdulla Yameen wins run-off vote", November 16, 2013.
“But, Roman, thou, do thou control The nations far and wide; Be this thy genius, to impose The rule of peace on vanquished foes, Show pity to the humbled soul, And crush the sons of pride.”
John Conington (1825–1869) said by 1869 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(…) This revolution takes place for the sake of world peace. (…) When unrighteousness prevails in the world this is the only path possible.”
Haidakhan Babaji (2000–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“'Do you kill people?' 'Not regularly. It's too much trouble making my peace with the gods afterwards.'”
Lindsey Davis (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Solon was a sort of Athenian Franklin D. Roosevelt... He was an aristocratic reformer who understood instinctively that the aristocracy's monopoly on power had to be loosened and some power given to the lesser orders if social peace was to be shored up.”
Thomas Cahill (1940–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was this tenderness of hers that led us, after she had gone, to found the "H.P.B. Home for little children," and one day we hope to fulfil her expressed desire that a large but homelike Refuge for outcast children should be opened under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. Chapter XIV Through Storm to Peace”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The lease of 17, Lansdowne Road expiring in the early summer of 1890, it was decided that 19, Avenue Road should be turned into the headquarters of the Theosophical Society in Europe. A hall was built for the meetings of the Blavatsky Lodge—the lodge founded by her—and various alterations made. In July her staff of workers was united under one roof... Chapter XIV Through Storm to Peace”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace to All Beings”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thus thinking and thus practising, you will find this sense grow within you, this sense of calm and of strength and of serenity, so that you will feel as though you were in a place of peace, no matter what the storm in the outer world, and you will see and feel the storm and yet not be shaken by it.”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He has then realised the peace of the Master, the one who is utterly master of his vehicles, and therefore master of life and death. Capable of receiving into them the tumult of the world and of reducing it to harmony; capable of feeling through them the sufferings of others, but not sufferings of his own; he stands apart from, beyond, all storms.”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yet is he able ever to bend down into the storm to lift another above it, without losing his own foothold on the rock of the Divine, consciously recognised as himself. Such are truly Masters, and Their peace may now and then be felt, for a time at least, by those who are striving to tread the same path, but who have not yet reached that same rock of the Self-conscious Divine.”
Annie Besant (1847–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This week, a young Spanish Prince with an international education will become King. To Felipe VI Spain, Gibraltar offers a hand of friendship and respect as neighbours and supporters of democracy. This new Head of State must know that we seek only peace, understanding and co-operation.”
Fabian Picardo (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And finally, it is truly fitting that I bring this message to an event held under the auspices of the United Nations. The UN does so much to alleviate suffering and disadvantage amongst women throughout the world, not least in peace building efforts in fractured states and societies, where violence against women and girls is horrific in both its nature and scale.”
David Morrison (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We praise our God, whose mercy rules over all His works and who alone has the power to bring it about, that such a great diversity of religions would be brought together in one harmonious peace”
Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464) said by 1464 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Forth, no Soldiers can be quartered in the House of any Freeman in time of Peace, without his will...”
Edward Chamberlayne (1616–1703) said by 1703 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The kindness lavished on dogs, if evenly distributed, would establish peace on earth.”
William Feather (1889–1981) said by 1981 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel that the end of my days is drawing near; my senses are failing me; my delight and strength in creating songs are gone; he, who was once honored by half of Europe, is forgotten; others have come and are the objects of admiration; one must give place to another. Nothing remains for me but trust in God, and the hope of an unclouded existence in the Land of Peace.”
Antonio Salieri (1750–1825) first seen 1822 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Salieri in a conversation with Hüttenbrenner on June 8, 1822, quoted in Alexander Wheelock Thayer, Salieri: rival of Mozart (1989), p. 150
“Ramadan typically brings a spike in violence in Middle East. I get grumpy when I don't eat - but I don't blow things up. Religion of peace?”
Katie Hopkins (born 1975) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Katie Hopkins : her most offensive quotes The Daily Telegraph (8 January 2015).
“Islam is not a religion of peace; it never has been and never will be.”
Tommy Robinson (born 1982) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tommy Robinson on The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News, 2013)
“If Islam is this "religion of peace", why is everyone so scared?”
Tommy Robinson (born 1982) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Commenting on the refusal of British newspapers to reprint the Charlie Hebdo cartoons — "Tommy Robinson Discusses Life Before and After the EDL", w/ NOTA (24 February 2015)
“Democracy requires social peace, the illusion that, in a society based on exploitation and domination, everyone can get along and nobody's fundamental well-being is under threat.”
Peter Gelderloos (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Patience is the guardian of faith, the preserver of peace, the cherisher of love, the teacher of humility: Patience governs the flesh, strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride ; she bridles the tongue, refrains the hand, tramples upon temptations, endures persecutions, consummates martyrdom.”
George Horne (1730–1792) said by 1792 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is number which regulates everything and it is measure which establishes universal order.... A quiet peace, an inviolable order, an inflexible security amidst all change and turmoil characterize the world which mathematics discloses and whose depths it unlocks.”
Christian Heinrich von Dillmann (1829–1899) said by 1899 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am deeply shocked to learn of the physical assault on you; Thank god you have not been injured. Such are the hazards of waging peace.”
R. Venkataraman (1910–2009) said by 2009 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The developing world to which we belong, above all, needs peace, because it is engaged in a historic task – the task of rectifying the imbalances created by colonialism; the task of clearing the debris of departing empires. It is, therefore, necessary to work towards a world order that is democratic and truly multilateral and based upon equity and justice.”
R. Venkataraman (1910–2009) said by 2009 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are continuing our endevours to normalize relations with China on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. We hail the restoration of normal relations between Japan and China and we hope that it will contribute to peace and security in Asia.”
Shankar Dayal Sharma (1918–1999) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In: Kedar Nath Kumar Political Parties in India, Their Ideology and Organisation, Mittal Publications, 1 January 1990, p. 153
“The message of India to our neighbourhood and to the rest of the world has been and will be peace, friendship and cooperation. Our commitment from time immemorial has been: May All secure happiness May all enjoy good health May all experiences goodness around them Let none be in pain or sorrow.”
Shankar Dayal Sharma (1918–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With a stiff forefinger I silenced the koto music. Peace flooded in; the world thanked me.”
George Alec Effinger (1947–2002) said by 2002 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Plato shows us how Socrates goes to his death in complete peace and composure. The death of Socrates is a beautiful death. Nothing is seen here of death’s terror. Socrates cannot fear death, since indeed it sets us free from the body. . . . Death is the soul’s great friend. So he teaches; and so, in wonderful harmony with his teaching, he dies.”
Oscar Cullmann (1902–1999) first seen 1996 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Better Hope for the Soul, The Watchtower magazine, 8/1 1996.
“It is in this wrestling that Jacob 'prevails with God', and realises that he has seen God face to face. He has overcome not God but his own rivalry. After this mysterious struggle he was able to recognise his wrongdoing and look his brother Esau in the face. Thus he was able to learn to live in peace with his brother—and become Israel, a community of brethren.”
James Alison (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I wished she would go away and let us destroy the universe in peace.”
Rudy Rucker (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life.”
B. K. S. Iyengar (1918–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace may sound simple — one beautiful word — but it requires everything we have, every quality, every strength, every dream, every high ideal.”
Yehudi Menuhin (1916–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cited in U S Congress Congressional Record, V. 151, PT. 6, April 21, 2005 to May 5, 2005, Government Printing Office (2009), p. 7471
“Peace and prosperity were possible only if people stopped asking new questions and accepted the available answers.”
John Twelve Hawks (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It [Nobel Peace Prize] is a great recognition and honour for millions of children in the world. I hope many more people will join the fight against child slavery. This isn't just about India. It's a global phenomenon. We'll work for this globally. I've been working in 147 countries and my responsibility is with all the world's children.”
Kailash Satyarthi (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“From a distance, there is harmony And it echoes through the land It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace It's the voice of every man.”
Julie Gold (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source