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“How far can such evil go? No further than we allow it to. Our unity must and can stop the evil. Our desire for peace, not their desire for blood, should determine how the world lives. Our rules-based international order, and not their attempts to make death a rule.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Special attention is paid to the Kursk region, and thus to the protection of all our border communities nearby. The more the Russian military presence in the border area is destroyed, the closer peace and real security will be for our country. The Russian state must be held accountable for what it has done. And it is. I am proud of our people! Glory to Ukraine!”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our goal is to implement as quickly as possible everything agreed upon with President Trump. The cessation of killings, real peace, and economic cooperation with America. We are offering the United States very concrete and mutually beneficial agreements. I thank everyone who is helping.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[If evolution had been guided, the Earth would have become] the abode of a vast diversity of creatures dwelling in concord (instead of) a place of mixed character, where beauty and ugliness, peace and fear, happiness and horror, mingle together in the most perplexing contrasts.”
Alexander Skutch (1904–2004) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Imperative Call", American Birds, Vol. 47, Iss. 1 (Spring 1993), p. 32
“To sleep in peace, and resume a nightmare when one wakes, is a highly undesirable reversal of the natural order.”
John Wyndham (1903–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was so well planned, It was the last straw for them, that the verdict of the supreme court on Ayodhya happened, that they could put no false charges against the chief justice, that the lobby failed in court and there was no violence... that life was normal. Shaheen Bagh was a response to the peace after Ayodhya.”
Arnab Goswami (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“While we bicker day-to-day about this politician or that one, the true power players like the military industrial complex are doing things like creating A.I. that will control our future world. By keeping us preoccupied with nonsense, they can build our prison in peace & quiet.”
Lee Camp (comedian) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter, (12 July 2020)
“The city, so far from being an unarmed sanctuary of peace, was dominated by the towers and battlements of a lofty man‐made acropolis of defiantly feudal aspect. A few minutes’ observation had radically changed the social character of the Indus civilization and put it at last into an acceptable secular focus.”
Mortimer Wheeler (1890–1976) first seen 1955 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Still Digging: Interleaves from an Antiquary Notebook (1955), p. 192 <!-- Quoted in Michel Danino, "13. Aryans and the Indus Civilization: Archaeological, Skeletal, and Molecular Evidence", A Companion to South Asia in …
“Color is life, or a world without color appears to us as dead. Colors are the children of light, and light is their mother. Light (...) reveals to us the spirit and living soul of the world, through colors. The colors of the rainbow and the Northern Lights soothe and elevate the soul. The rainbow is accounted as a symbol of peace.”
Alma Thomas (1891–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is very scary for a country’s future and a great challenge to the world’s development of peace. Xi Jinping’s madness and stupidity is a representation of this country. China will have to pay a heavy price for it in the future.”
Zhou Fengsuo (born 1967) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: May 12, 2019 The Tiananmen Massacre, 30 years on – Survivor Q&A: Zhou Fengsuo
“Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, the Shifu (Grand Master) of Tai Ji Men, played a key role in reaffirming that conscience is the basis of [natural and civil] rights and of global peace, inter alia through the Declaration of . Since conscience is universal, so are [natural and civil] rights.”
Massimo Introvigne (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was narrated that Thawban, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah, said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'There are two groups of my Ummah whom Allah will free from the Fire: The group that invades India (taghzoo al-hind), and the group that will be with 'Isa bin Maryam, peace be upon him.'”
Al-Nasa'i (829–915) said by 915 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Only culture is a guarantee of true peace.”
Mahmoud Darwish (1941–2008) said by 2008 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The workers of all countries have no quarrel. They are ... exploited in times of peace and sent out to be massacred in times of war.”
George Lansbury (1859–1940) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to a anti-war demonstration in Trafalgar Square (2 August 1914), quoted in Jonathan Schneer, George Lansbury: Lives of the Left (1990), p. 136
“There is only one way to peace, and it is to be found in the words, "Throw down your arms.”
George Lansbury (1859–1940) first seen 1928 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in Birmingham (1928), quoted in Talus Your Alternative Government (1945), p. 12
“I believe that force never has and never will bring permanent peace and goodwill in the world ... God intends us to live peacefully and quietly with one another. If some people do not allow us to do so, I am ready to stand as the early Christians did, and say, this is our faith, this is where we stand, and, if necessary, this is where we will die.”
George Lansbury (1859–1940) first seen 1900 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the Labour Party Conference of 1935, quoted in Rhiannon Vickers, The Labour Party and the World, Volume 1: The Evolution of Labour's Foreign Policy, 1900–51 (2003), p. 115
“In spite of the division of the country all of us Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs--have to live together. Let us, therefore, live in peace so that the poor and the down-trodden may in the new freedom that we have achieved get enough to eat and to cover their naked bodies, leading to a happier and fuller life.”
Swaran Singh (1907–1994) first seen 1947 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In a press appeal to the people on 10-8-47 in Lahore. Civil and Military Gazette: 12-8-47. quoted in Talib, S. G. S. (1950). Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus inthe Punjab, 1947. Amritsar: Shiromani Gurdwara Parb…
“The Congress should understand that unless they make friends with us and accede to our demands there will he no peace in India.”
Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah (1879–1948) first seen 1947 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: quoted in Talib, S. G. S. (1950). Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus inthe Punjab, 1947. Amritsar: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. [https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Muslim_League_Attack_on_Sikhs_and_Hi…
“There is fission then fusion of thought and feeling, as forgiveness for all blasts heavenward. Dissolute chaos renders to absolute certainty; wrenching ignominy and confusion transmute to clarity and peace. The tranquil vales of Elysium are welcoming us.”
William Leonard Pickard (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[I]nstitutions are the principle means by which conflict is produced and managed in society. Peace is incompatible with institutional activity. Stated in another way, the success of institutions depends upon the creation of those conditions in which personal and social conflict will flourish.”
Butler D. Shaffer (1935–2019) said by 2019 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all.”
Jim Mattis (born 1950) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: After the invasion of Iraq — and after sending his tanks and artillery home — Mattis sent this message to the Iraqi leaders in every area his men served in, as quoted in Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq (…
“Those who discover that reality of their inmost Being enjoy a sense of peace, love, and wisdom as its natural perfume. They experience their essential nature as true freedom.”
“Moon and his party have, so far, put more focus on the issue of unification or peace rather than denuclearization, to the extent of Moon being publicly seen as Kim Jong-un’s top spokesman.”
Hyung-A Kim first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in South Korean peace efforts look 'out of sync' with elimination of North Korean nukes by Nyshka Chandran, 4 December 2018,
“The tough-minded are content that differences should exist. They respect differences. Their goal is a world made safe for differences, where the United States may be American to the hilt without threatening the peace of the world, and France may be France, and Japan may be Japan on the same conditions.”
Ruth Benedict (1887–1948) said by 1948 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture [1967], p. 15.
“Christmas is a good time to reflect on the humility espoused by Jesus Christ. The fact that he came on earth in a human body, the fact that he was born in the cowshed and died on the cross manifests his humility. Our message on Christmas is that it is fete of peace and kindness from God and which people should exercise and share.”
Smaragde Mbonyintege (born 1947) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christmas Day: Clerics call for peace, humility (December 25, 2018)
“I still get tempted today about anger if a friend betrays me. I want them to feel the pain that they are causing me. But when I feel that anger that takes away my peace, I beg God to help me. I know for sure that forgiveness is possible.”
Immaculée Ilibagiza (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People come from all over the world to visit the famous excavations of Pompei, people of different faiths, people of no faith. And this is an opportunity for interreligious dialogue and missionary work. Precisely for this reason the Basilica's facade is a monument to universal peace and it is here that the Holy Father will pray for the salvation of the world.”
Domenico Sorrentino (born 1948) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: With the Pope We Will Pray for Peace in the World” Says Archbishop Sorrentino Delegate for the Marian Shine of Pompei (6 October 2003) Fides News Agency
“Nothing has ever opened my eyes like transcendental meditation has. It makes me calm and happy, and, well, it gives me some peace and quiet in what’s a pretty chaotic life!”
Hugh Jackman (born 1968) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Meditation Has Changed My Life,' Says Hugh Jackman". Huffington Post. (1 July 2013).
“It is easy to see why the Nanavati Report was frowned upon by Citizens for Justice and Peace, namely Activist Teesta Setalvad who asked the Supreme Court “to restrain the Gujarat Government from acting upon, circulating and publishing this report.” Fortunately on October 13, 2008, the highest court sharply turned down the petition, thus making the testimonies and inquiries available to all.”
Nicole Elfi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Secular, democratic India must know the truth and make peace with it.”
A. Surya Prakash wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If we succeed not only in keeping France itself quiet, but also in having it plead for peace in Petersburg, this turn of events will weaken the Franco-Russian alliance.”
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to Rödern (15 July 1914), quoted in Konrad H. Jarauschl, ‘The Illusion of Limited War: Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg's Calculated Risk, July 1914’, Central European History, Vol. 2, No. 1 (Mar., 1969), p. 62
“Should they be confirmed, we would be forced to take countermeasures against our will. Even today we try to localize the conflict and keep peace in Europe. We therefore ask Sir Edward Grey to use his influence in Petersburg in this direction.”
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to Lichnowsky (26 July 1914), quoted in Konrad H. Jarauschl, ‘The Illusion of Limited War: Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg's Calculated Risk, July 1914’, Central European History, Vol. 2, No. 1 (Mar., 1969), p. 63
“Germany and England have undertaken all steps to avoid a European war. ... [W]e have lost control and the landslide has begun, As a political leader I am not abandoning my hope and my attempts to keep the peace as long as my démarche in Vienna has not been rejected.”
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the Prussian Ministry of State (30 July 1914), quoted in Konrad H. Jarauschl, ‘The Illusion of Limited War: Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg's Calculated Risk, July 1914’, Central European History, Vol. 2, No. 1 (M…
“This evening I have most energetically declared to the Viennese cabinet that Germany will not swim in Austria's wake in the Balkans. Should Vienna reply affirmatively I still do not despair for peace. Sad to say, through quasi-elemental forces and the persistent poisoning of relations among the cabinets, a war desired by no one might be unleashed.”
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921) first seen 1914 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks to Lerchenfeld (30 July 1914), as recorded in Lerchenfled to Hertling (30 July 1914), quoted in Konrad H. Jarauschl, ‘The Illusion of Limited War: Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg's Calculated Risk, July 1914’, Centr…
“What I am able to say concerning the direction and aim of our terms, I have already said repeatedly. To put an end to the war with a durable peace that will compensate us for all the wrongs we have suffered and will safeguard the existence and future of a strong Germany—that is our aim.”
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (1856–1921) first seen 1913 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the Reichstag (27 February 1917), quoted in W. M. Knight-Patterson, Germany from Defeat to Conquest, 1913–1933 (1945), p. 91
“We should allow the undercurrent of anxiety to surface long enough to awaken humility, repentance, and awe in the face of the divine mystery. In this sense, the opposite of anxiety is not peace but dullness, stagnation, complacency, estrangement.”
Carol Zaleski first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Anxious about anxiety (June 27, 2017)
“As Miss Universe I can reach people who are usually not interested in politics and are not familiar with the problems of the Mideast. In that way I can make a modest contribution to peace. And another thing: as Miss Universe I can show the world that life in Israel is not all war.”
“...the major objective of Brazilian society is the strengthening of peace. We believe that the ideological conflict between West and East cannot and should not be solved militarily, because if in a nuclear war we saved our lives, we would not be able to save, whether we won or were won, our reason for living".”
João Goulart (1918–1976) said by 1976 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Turkey's goal is to contribute to the formation of a Libya that has ensured its territorial integrity and political unity, and lives in peace, tranquility and stability,”
Hulusi Akar (born 1952) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Turkish, Libyan defense chiefs talk Libya developments (November 14, 2020)
“Turkey's hydrocarbon-related activities in east Mediterranean are completely based on her legitimate rights and international law. Energy projects in the east Mediterranean that exclude Turkey from the energy equation are doomed to fail. We strongly believe peace and stability in the region can be achieved through dialogue,”
Hulusi Akar (born 1952) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: EastMed energy projects will fail without Turkey: Akar (July 28, 2020)
“Ever since Turkey joined the National Government of Accord in Libya, the state of civil war on the ground is rapidly being replaced by an atmosphere of peace and stability. The constant atmosphere of destruction is now being transformed into an atmosphere of re-establishment and re-structuring.”
Yasin Aktay (born 1966) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comparing Yemen’s plight to Turkey’s success in Libya, Azerbaijan, Somalia 18 November 2020
“They are ignorant of the truth because they do not realise that we Ahmadi Muslims are the ones who truly understand the unparalleled status of the (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eid-ul-Adha sermon, 31 July 2020
“An Ahmadi boy, an Ahmadi man, a woman and a girl who had accepted Promised Messiah (peace be on him) they have taken oath that they will give preference to the religion above the worldly affairs. And it can happen only when they will act upon the commandments of the religion.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Striving for Moral Excellence: The Islamic Teachings, Friday Sermon 13th January 2017
“I pray that we all play our respective roles in furthering the cause of humanity and I pray that true peace, based upon justice, is established in all parts of the world.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Muslim leader calls for Media Responsibility in fight against Extremism, Peace Symposium 19 March 2016
“Our work is to spread the message of Islam and an inherent part of Islam is peace. Today, there is a great deal of disturbance and conflict in the world but that will never stop us from our mission.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: UK 2017
“The most horrific type of war would be an atomic war and certainly the way the world is heading there is a real risk of a nuclear war breaking out. To prevent such a horrific outcome, we should adopt justice, integrity and honesty and join together to suppress and stop those groups who wish to spread hatred and who wish to destroy the peace of the world.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address at Houses of Parliament in London, UK on Centenary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in UK, 11th June 2013
“The Peace and Beauty of any Society is Dependent Upon Justice and Honesty at all Levels.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Love for all, Hatred for none is actually the basis of the Quran's teachings because Islam means peace and Love for all of Mankind.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace cannot be established by blaming religion; rather, it can only be achieved by campaigning against transgression and injustice while keeping religion aside.”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Turkey’s commitment to keeping stability and peace in the region has been clear. We’ve committed significant military, economic, and humanitarian resources to realize this end. Any terrorist who think they can derail our efforts is gravely mistaken,”
Fahrettin Altun (born 1976) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Turkey urges powers supporting Haftar to rethink (May 05, 2020)